Engaging with startups: MNC perspectives

Author:Prashantham, Shameen; Kumar, K.

Article Title:Engaging with startups: MNC perspectives

Abstract:
Through a conceptual note and round table discussion, this article builds upon Buckley and Prashantham's (2016) division of entrepreneurial labour notion to consider more closely the perspective of multinational corporations (MNCs) in relation to partnering with startups. First, the capability dimension suggests that there is potential for value creation resulting from complementarity between the strengths of corporations and startups. Second, the connectivity dimension is concerned with how this potential is realised; the rise of corporations' programmatic initiatives and third-party specialists are highlighted. Third, the contextuality dimension highlights spatial differences, noting MNCs' unique opportunities and challenges vis-a-vis startup partnering in emerging markets. (C) 2019 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.

Keywords: Corporation-startup partnering; Multinational corporation; Startup; Alliance; Ecosystem; Innovation; Emerging market; Dancing with gorillas

DOI: 10.1016/j.iimb.2019.01.003

Source:IIMB MANAGEMENT REVIEW

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