Introduction: 

Effective resource management is a crucial strategic issue for new ventures, not least because they start with few resources. Yet, although prior literature has pointed to the diversity of resource types and resource configurations open to new ventures, few studies have examined how entrepreneurs prioritize between different resources when they structure an initial resource portfolio. Based on a multiple-case, longitudinal, qualitative study of ten new data-driven ventures (i.e. fintechs) in the banking sector, we show the trade-off choices implicated in resource management strategies and the impacts of these choices on venture growth over time. Our findings advance theory in strategic management by introducing the importance of sequencing in resource accumulation for new ventures, highlighting the  trade-off decisions facing new ventures, the consequences of interdependence between  different types of resources for venture growth and more broadly, advancing our understanding of data-driven entrepreneurship in regulated markets.

General information:

Attendance to this seminar is possible by invitation only. Please send an e-mail to secbs-abs@uva.nl if your are interested in attending this seminar.