@article {1137, title = {Inclusive Innovation in Biohacker Spaces: The Role of Systems and Networks}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {8}, year = {2018}, month = {02/2018}, pages = {27-37}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {In this article, we examine the development of biohacker spaces and their impact on innovation systems through the lens of inclusive innovation. Examining issues associated with people, activities, outcomes, and governance, we observe that biohacker spaces offer an alternative approach to biotechnological research outside the orthodox walls of academia, industry, and government. We explain that harnessing the full innovative potential of these spaces depends on flexible legal and regulatory systems, including appropriate biosafety regulations and intellectual property policies and practices, and organic, community-based social and financial networking.}, keywords = {biohacker spaces, biohacking, biotechnology, crowdfunding, inclusive innovation, innovation, law, regulation, social networks}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/1137}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/1137}, author = {Jeremy de Beer and Vipal Jain} } @article {827, title = {Developing a Social Network as a Means of Obtaining Entrepreneurial Knowledge Needed for Internationalization}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {4}, year = {2014}, month = {09/2014}, pages = {11-18}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {An internationalization process for startups is based on the exchange of knowledge and other resources required for early internationalization and fast growth, and it requires ventures to identify opportunities, conduct business, and gain a competitive advantage in a foreign market. But, how do entrepreneurs obtain the knowledge required for internationalization? Previous research suggests a role for the utilization of social networks, leading managers to ask three basic questions: i) what kinds of knowledge-based resources are urgently needed by international new ventures?, ii) how do needs for knowledge change according to different stages in the internationalization process?, and iii) how can changing needs for knowledge be met by developing and leveraging a social network? In this article, we review the related literature, discuss potential answers to these basic questions, and we suggest how a dynamic process can guide new ventures to acquire knowledge for developing resources and conducting business toward internationalization.}, keywords = {business relationships, entrepreneurship, internationalization, knowledge acquisition, social networks}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/827}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/827}, author = {Chen Han and Adeleye Afolabi} } @article {828, title = {Down the Rabbit Hole: How Structural Holes in Entrepreneurs{\textquoteright} Social Networks Impact Early Venture Growth}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {4}, year = {2014}, month = {09/2014}, pages = {19-27}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {Social networks play a significant role in the success of new entrepreneurial ventures. They provide an accumulation of tangible and intangible resources that are linked to entrepreneurial outcomes such as growth and innovation. The structure of social networks, specifically, has been linked to these outcomes; structural holes in social networks have shown an association with entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurs who have many structural holes in their networks are thought to benefit from a rich source of divergent information. This article examines the complex nature of the relationships among social networks, formal institutions, and the outcomes of new ventures. It also explores the effects of a social network{\textquoteright}s structural holes on growth in the early years of a venture{\textquoteright}s development. We propose that structural holes of a social network, through a mediating role of institutional polycentrism, play an important role in the growth and profitability of a new venture as well as potential threats of exploitation. We then provide recommendations based on the reviewed literature for entrepreneurs and managers of formal institutions. }, keywords = {entrepreneurs, institutional order, social networks, structural holes, venture growth}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/828}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/828}, author = {Mackenzie Adams and Maged Makramalla and Walter Miron} } @article {825, title = {Editorial: Insights (September 2014)}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {4}, year = {2014}, month = {09/2014}, pages = {3-4}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, keywords = {born global, crowdsourcing, entrepreneurship, innovation, internationalization, patent citations, patent evaluation, social networks, startups}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/825}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/825}, author = {Chris McPhee} } @article {576, title = {Being Disruptive: How Open Growth is Delivering Effective Social Change at a Fast Pace}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {2}, year = {2012}, month = {07/2012}, pages = {16-20}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {Both innovators and funders need tools that map the entire constellation of solutions in a sector. Innovators, often labeled and isolated as system disruptors, need to be linked with their global peers offering and seeking each others proven strategies to accelerate positive change. The impact investing space needs a simple, open, and transparent way to find, convene, support, and track the progress of innovators. This article describes how the Ashoka Changemakers.com online community creates a space for: investors to find and support multiple innovations; social innovators to find each other, work together, and source funds; and disruptive innovations to grow over time where disruptive change is needed, fast. Crowd-sourcing, transparency, and open growth are keys to accelerating large-scale change and creating a world of changemakers. }, keywords = {crowdsourcing, open growth, open source, scaling-up, social entrepreneurship, social innovation, social networks, transparency}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/576}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/576}, author = {Elisha Muskat and Delyse Sylvester} }