The role of start-ups as knowledge brokers: a supply chain ecosystem perspective

Purpose Existing literature is limited in its ability to consider start-ups as a knowledge broker trigger innovation supply chain ecosystem (SCE). In traditional SCE, are relatively isolated, leading structural holes that limit sharing among members. This paper aims overcome limitation and build frameworks help illustrate the interaction between management sharing, start-up an from perspective. Design/methodology/approach Following qualitative approach, this study theorizes about role of brokers implications with members SCE concerning innovation. Conceptual analysis used for examination, uses set tactics interpret generate meaning existing literature. Findings develops two provide insight into how can SCE. The first framework shows start-ups, their base, influence overall ecosystem, highlighting isolated function issue authors propose model illustrates be bridged within thereby demonstrating redefine architecture according position Originality/value By expanding concepts extends so-far neglected area brokers. clarifies conceptual theoretical components processes links different roles respective better understand on entire