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Entrepreneurs’ Assessments of Early International Entry: The Role of Foreign Social Ties, Venture Absorptive Capacity, and Generalized Trust in Others

Anne Domurath, Holger Patzelt · 2015 · Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

Summary. Entrepreneurs' decisions to enter foreign markets depend on their social ties abroad, their venture's ability to absorb new knowledge, and their trust in others. The study analyzed 4,352 international entry assessments from 136 entrepreneurs and found that these three factors interact significantly to shape how entrepreneurs evaluate opportunities for early international expansion.

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Domurath, A., & Patzelt, H.. (2015). Entrepreneurs’ Assessments of Early International Entry: The Role of Foreign Social Ties, Venture Absorptive Capacity, and Generalized Trust in Others. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1111/etap.12164

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DOI
10.1111/etap.12164
Countries
Canada
Regions
North America
Categories
entrepreneurship, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28