Baig, Parisa ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3263-3290 and Montoya-Martinez, Elizabeth (2025) Chapter 3. Navigating the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: the role of social capital and dynamic capabilities in resource acquisition. In: Baig, Parisa ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3263-3290, Montoya-Martinez, Elizabeth, Belitski, Maksim, Theodoraki, Christina and Godley, Andrew, (eds.) Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Resource Acquisition, Flow and Management. Contributions to Management Science . Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 47-65. ISBN 978-3031961687 (doi:10.1007/978-3-031-96169-4_3)

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Abstract

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (EE) have piqued the interest of both scholars and practitioners. While evidence shows EE positive impact on new venture formation and functioning, the specific mechanisms which these nascent entrepreneurs adopt to acquire resources remain unclear. To address this issue, we build on social capital and dynamic capabilities theory to establish a conceptual framework that explores how entrepreneurs in EE identify and acquire resources. We propose that entrepreneurs’ sense and seize opportunities by utilising various forms of social capital; and in doing so, we contribute to the EE literature by potentially characterising what constitutes a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem that fosters entrepreneurial activity. This study lays the groundwork for further research in the field of entrepreneurial ecosystems and has significant policy and practice implications.

Item Type:	Book Section
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Uncontrolled Keywords:	Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (EE), social capital, dynamic capabilities, resource acquisition, ventures/startups
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Greenwich Business School Greenwich Business School > Networks and Urban Systems Centre (NUSC) Greenwich Business School > Networks and Urban Systems Centre (NUSC) > Connected Cities Research Group (CCRG) Greenwich Business School > School of Business, Operations and Strategy
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Last Modified:	05 Sep 2025 12:02
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/50996

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