Expatriate and Expat-Preneur Ecosystems: Innovation Spaces Away from Home

This comprehensive bibliometric study analyses the nomological structure of the immigrant entrepreneurship domain 2009–2019 by means of citation and co-citation analysis. Web of Science citation data was used to return lists of most-cited authors, journals, and publications. Co-citation matrixes were tabulated and visualized with the VosViewer software for three consecutive time intervals to highlight shifts in the evolving structure of knowledge. The results show that the immigrant entrepreneurship domain transformed into a management research domain with seminal theorization shifting toward structuralistic models. Recently, however, the results indicate the successive fragmentation of the nomological network, shown as more localized network clusters while a universal field theory appears absent. We discuss the implications of these developments with regards to the findings of works of content synthesis and formulate seven specific recommendations for future research in the field as well as point out why “multifocality” appears a prosperous concept to further advancing field theorization. Our results serve as an important point of reference for both scholars and practitioners in the field of immigrant entrepreneurship.

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The Role of Embeddedness of Migrant Start-ups in Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystems During the COVID-19 Crisis

Terstriep

David

Ruthemeier

et al. 2023

JCIM

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As with all start-ups, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a changing environment for migrant start-ups. These changes have posed many challenges to altering strategic behaviour and approaches to driving business. We explored migrant start-ups’ embeddedness in entrepreneurial ecosystems by analysing data from 14 semi-structured interviews with start-ups from Berlin's knowledge-intensive business services sector. We argue that the success of migrant start-ups during crises is dependent mainly on the embeddedness in the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Thus, we expect entrepreneurs to utilise local networks, infrastructures and interactions to help them cope with the challenges and pave the way for local and international business activities. Our results indicate that embedding in local entrepreneurial ecosystems and a sense of belonging, especially during the business formation phase, play a vital role for migrant start-ups in general and crisis. Revitalising the concept of local embeddedness while considering business development stages, this study challenges the prevailing notion of transnational networks as the sole determinant of entrepreneurial success. Instead, we advocate for greater recognition of the significance of accessing local resources, including market knowledge, social relationships, and institutional support, as fundamental factors driving business development and crisis management within the host country. By recognising and nurturing these local resources, policymakers and support organisations can create an enabling environment that empowers migrant start-ups to thrive, adapt, and contribute to the local EE and economic wealth.

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Expatriate and Expat-Preneur Ecosystems: Innovation Spaces Away from Home

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Cultural Diversity Drives Social Innovation in Germany’s Digital Economy

Bibliometric analysis of immigrant entrepreneurship research 2009–2019

The Role of Embeddedness of Migrant Start-ups in Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystems During the COVID-19 Crisis

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