Becoming a founder: How founder role identity affects entrepreneurial transitions and persistence in founding |
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Authors: | Ha Hoang Javier Gimeno |
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Institution: | 1. ESSEC, Avenue Bernard Hirsch, BP 50105 Cergy, 95021 Cergy Pontoise Cedex, France;2. INSEAD, Boulevard de Constance, 77305 Fontainebleau, France |
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Abstract: | We develop a new theory that views organizational founding as involving a role transition. Through the construct of founder role identity, we delineate how identity centrality and complexity affect individuals' ability to exit a work role in order to undertake founding activities. We argue that individuals are challenged to adjust to the founder role requirements and incorporate the new role into an overall self-concept. We then delineate how configurations of founder role identities influence persistence, and the longer-term outcomes of dormancy and successful founding. |
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Keywords: | Founder role identity Entrepreneurial transition Persistence Organizational founding Identity centrality Identity complexity |
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