Innovation in the Startup Ecosystem.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Manzo, Martina.

Series:

Studi di ragioneria e di economia aziendale ; 99

Language:

Italian

Subjects (All):

Entrepreneurship.

Small business.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Torino : Giappichelli, 2025.

Summary:

The book 'Innovation in the Startup Ecosystem' by Martina Manzo explores the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities within the ecosystem of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups, with a particular focus on innovation practices and intangible assets such as intellectual and relational capital. It examines the structural limitations SMEs face, including financial constraints and resource scarcity, and proposes strategies to overcome these challenges, such as leveraging digital tools, fostering collaborative networks, and adopting open innovation practices. The book also delves into the role of intangible assets like intellectual capital and relational capital in driving innovation and sustaining competitive advantages. Additionally, it highlights the unique challenges and contributions of women-led enterprises and startups, emphasizing the importance of relational capital in overcoming barriers related to gender inequality in entrepreneurship. Through detailed case studies and context analysis, the book provides insights for academics, policymakers, and business professionals interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and SME development. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Eyelet

Summary

Summary of the figures and tables

Introduction

Chapter One- Small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs

1.1. Definition of Enterprise

1.2. Definition of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)The

1.3. Growth models

1.4. Strengths and Weaknesses

1.5. Definition and characteristics of an entrepreneur

1.6. Entrepreneurship and Manageriality

1.7. Entrepreneurship in SMEs

Chapter Two- Innovation practices in SMEs

2.1. How to define innovation

2.2. Types of Innovation

2.3. Technology-based and Knowledge-based innovation

2.4. Characteristics of Innovation process in SMEs

Chapter Three- Intangible assets as innovation drivers in SMEs

3.1. Discovering the intangible assets

3.2. The Intellectual Capital (IC)

3.3. The Relational Capital (RC)

3.4. The role of Intellectual Capital in innovation

3.5. Open Innovation

3.6. Context Analysis: Innovation in Italian SMEs and Innovative startups

Chapter Four- Female entrepreneurship

4.1. The evolution of studies on Female Entrepreneurship

4.2. The characteristics of Female Entrepreneurship

4.3. The role of Relational Capital in Female Entrepreneurship

Chapter Five- Innovation in female entrepreneurship Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

979-1-221-16307-0

OCLC:

1527723779