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Reference no. SCG-597
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Hovig Tchalian (USC Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California); August Comstock (USC Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California)
Published by: USC-Marshall/Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Originally published in: 2023
Version: July 24, 2023
Length: 15 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurs and founders; Scaling entrepreneurial ventures; Lean business model; Start-ups; Venture capital; Venture funding; Design thinking; Innovation; Disruptive innovation
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Abstract

Twelve entrepreneurs were interviewed to understand the most effective paths that founders can take to identify and evaluate promising opportunities. We uncover six behaviors exhibited primarily by the successful founders, fitting them into three categories: Network, Curiosity, and Industry Experience. We detail why these behaviors correlate most to venture success, utilizing quotes from the founders interviewed as supporting evidence. New entrepreneurs should be able to glean patterns of effective behavior for the early stages of their ventures.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2023.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Teaching note
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Reference no. SCG-897
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Hovig Tchalian (USC Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California); August Comstock (USC Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California)
Published by: USC-Marshall/Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Originally published in: 2023
Version: July 24, 2023
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

Twelve entrepreneurs were interviewed to understand the most effective paths that founders can take to identify and evaluate promising opportunities. We uncover six behaviors exhibited primarily by the successful founders, fitting them into three categories: Network, Curiosity, and Industry Experience. We detail why these behaviors correlate most to venture success, utilizing quotes from the founders interviewed as supporting evidence. New entrepreneurs should be able to glean patterns of effective behavior for the early stages of their ventures.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2023.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. SCG-897
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Hovig Tchalian (USC Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California); August Comstock (USC Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California)
Published by: USC-Marshall/Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Originally published in: 2023
Version: July 24, 2023
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details