Startups and Innovation Ecosystems in Emerging Markets : A Brazilian Perspective

ISBN 10: 3030108643 / ISBN 13: 9783030108649

Published by MacMillan, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Startups and Innovation Ecosystems in Emerging Markets : A Brazilian Perspective
• Publisher: MacMillan
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030108643
• ISBN 13: 9783030108649
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book examines the behavior of high-tech startups and important aspects of innovation ecosystems in Brazil. It discusses how the local business environment boosts startups and high-tech entrepreneurship, leading to the most successful implementation of technology parks and incubation movements in Latin America. In the first part, the chapters explore the experience of Brazilian high-tech startups with regard to innovation, funding, background of the entrepreneur and their efforts entering international markets. The second part is dedicated to innovation ecosystems and explains the role of business incubators, acceleration programs, and university entrepreneurship in the country. 

About the Author

Moacir de Miranda Oliveira, Jr. is Full Professor and Head of the Business Administration Department at University of São Paulo, Brazil.

Fernanda Ribeiro Cahen is Visiting Researcher at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, USA - and Assistant Professor of Management at Centro Universitario FEI, Brazil.

Felipe Mendes Borini is Associate Professor at University of São Paulo, Brazil and at Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), Brazil.