Look before you Leap? An Operational Analysis of Hybrid Entrepreneurship
Abstract
This research explores the ongoing debate between fully committed and hybrid entrepreneurship. Unlike committed entrepreneurs, hybrid entrepreneurs balance traditional employment with their ventures. We develop a model where an entrepreneur’s learning is proportional to their exploration effort and identify conditions that give rise to hybrid entrepreneurship. Furthermore, we examine how different forms of entrepreneurial support influence exploration strategies. Our findings suggest that fostering a conducive learning environment can be more effective than simply reducing startup costs in encouraging exploration efforts.
About the speaker
Morvarid Rahmani is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business. She earned her Ph.D. from UCLA Anderson School. Her research focuses on Innovation and Social Sustainability. Her research appeared in premier journals, including Management Science, MSOM, and POM, and has earned numerous prestigious awards, such as the M&SOM Journal Best Paper and MSOM Responsible Research Awards. She is the Founding Chair of MSOM’s Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship SIG and has held leadership roles in INFORMS and POMS. At Georgia Tech, she is a Jim Pope Create-X Faculty Fellow and a Provost Emerging Leaders Fellow.
Language
English
The is a free seminar. Registration is mandatory.