Nurture or nature? The growth paradox of research-based spin-offs

Nurture or nature? The growth paradox of research-based spin-offs

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Nurture of Nature? the Growth Paradox of Research Based Spin-offs (interactive Paper)

Nature, nurture and growth

FOR the first time in history, almost all of the world’s people are bound together in a global capitalist system. This momentous development forces us to think anew about the world economy. In the past, differences in policies across regions of the world resulted in vast differences in economic performance; in the future, policies are likely to be more similar. As a result, large parts of the d...

Ultramarathon runners: nature or nurture?

Ultramarathon running is increasingly popular. An ultramarathon is defined as a running event involving distances longer than the length of a traditional marathon of 42.195 km. In ultramarathon races, ~80% of the finishers are men. Ultramarathoners are typically ~45 y old and achieve their fastest running times between 30 and 49 y for men, and between 30 and 54 y for women. Most probably, ultra...

Organizational Factors Affecting the Growth and Success of Academic Spin-offs

The present study aimed to identify the organizational factors affecting the growth and success of academic spin-offs. The research was conducted based on a mixed method design and the study population consisted of experts of incubation centers and spin-offs. The participants were selected using purposive sampling in the qualitative part and random stratified sampling in the quantitative part. ...