Embracing digital networks: entrepreneurs’ social capital online

Brock Smith; Claudia Smith; Eleanor Shaw

doi:10.1016/j.jbusvent.2016.10.003

Embracing digital networks: entrepreneurs’ social capital online

Brock Smith, Claudia Smith, Eleanor Shaw

Hunter Centre For Entrepreneurship, Strategy And Innovation

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Abstract

This paper presents a research agenda for understanding how entrepreneurs accrue social capital in the digital age. We develop a conceptual framework with 12 research propositions that specify how the unique technical capabilities of social network sites impact entrepreneurs’ bridging and bonding social capital online. These propositions are informed by anecdotal evidence from founders that finds entrepreneurs’ social capital accrual differs online. We include theoretical and methodological insights for overcoming research challenges concerning context dynamism, intertwined networks, and unclear behavioral norms. This agenda addresses a growing gap between contemporary entrepreneurial practices and existing social capital theory and research in entrepreneurship.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	18-34
Number of pages	17
Journal	Journal of Business Venturing
Volume	32
Issue number	1
Early online date	21 Oct 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2016.10.003
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 21 Oct 2016

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entrepreneurial processes
social capital
networks
social media
affordances

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