How do Scientists Contribute to the Performance of Innovative Start‐ups? An Imprinting Perspective on Open Innovation

Davide Hahn, Tommaso Minola, Kimberly Eddleston · 2018 · Journal of Management Studies

Summary. Scientists boost innovative startup performance by promoting open innovation through broad and deep external search, but only when multiple scientist founders work together to transfer their lab-based career experiences. This advantage strengthens further when startups adopt strategic planning and commercial goals. However, scientist founders can become a liability if startups neglect strategic planning or prioritize non-commercial objectives.

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DOI

10.1111/joms.12418

Countries

Italy

Regions

Europe

Categories

entrepreneurship, innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation

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2026-04-28