Mimetic processes in entrepreneurship ecosystems: the cases of mobile technology entrepreneurship networks in Nairobi, Kathmandu and London

Thesis

This qualitative study of networks of entrepreneurs in the mobile technology industry in three ecosystems—Kathmandu, Nairobi and London—examines perceptions and attitudes of entrepreneurs related to their networking activities. The focus is on understanding the entrepreneurs' motivations for, and benefits and risks of networking, as well as the overall trends of development of the three ecosystems, which are very different from each other in terms of socioeconomic circumstances. The findin...

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Authors: Andjelkovic, M

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Keywords: isomorphism; mimesis; entrepreneurship ecosystems
• Subjects: innovation; aspirational isomorphism; entrepreneurship