A rapidly expanding body of entrepreneurship literature draws on signaling theory. Yet as
the field grows, common understanding of the theory's underlying constructs has become …

The use of signals to overcome information asymmetries and reduce the uncertainty
inherent in resource acquisition has become a prominent theme in new-venture financing …

We examine investor stereotypes and implicit bias in crowdfunding decisions. Prior research
in formal venture capital settings demonstrates that investors tend to have a funding bias …

Reflecting on common empirical concerns in quantitative entrepreneurship research, recent
calls for improved rigor and reproducibility in social science research, and recent …

Innovation is of central importance to entrepreneurship research, as independent
entrepreneurs account for the most fundamentally novel product offerings. This study …

Entering the third decade of the new millennium, the millennial generation is stepping into
their most productive stage of life. We have witnessed a number of exemplary millennial …

This study investigates the contemporary role of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) in
business exchanges through buyers' signaling of observable and unobservable supplier …

Among the new ventures actively seeking funds through equity crowdfunding, only a lucky
few seemingly survive the rigorous selection process imposed by equity crowdfunding …

Mentorship from other experienced individuals has become essential to entrepreneurs and
their fledgling ventures, particularly in today's accelerators. However, even with the …

Abstract Research Summary Although reward‐based crowdfunding is lauded for its promise
to democratize funding for innovation, claiming innovation in campaign texts has an …