Part 1: Essence of Entrepreneurship

Chapter 1: The Twin Pillars of New Venture Creation



Part 2: The Making of an Entrepreneur

Chapter 2: Entrepreneurial Traits

Chapter 3: Personal Background

Chapter 4: Social Influences

Chapter 5: Influence of Genes and Environment



Part 3: New Venture Creation Process

Chapter 6: Intention to Start a New Venture

Chapter 7: Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Nature and Attributes

Chapter 8: Entrepreneurial Opportunity Identification

Chapter 9: Entrepreneurial Opportunity Evaluation

Chapter 10: Entrepreneurial Opportunity Exploitation

Chapter 11: New Venture Business Planning

Chapter 12: Forming a New Organization

Chapter 13: Forming the Founding Team

Chapter 14: Building the Initial Resource Base



Part 4: Post-startup

Chapter 15: New Venture Mortality and Survival

Chapter 16: Venture Growth (1)

Chapter 17: Venture Growth (2)

Chapter 18: Persistence of Underperforming Ventures



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