The Impact of Overlapping Role Identities in Start-up Firm Governance on Risk and Uncertainty Perceptions:  A qualitative Study.

Malin Brännback; Wilhelm Barner-Rasmussen; Timo Ketonen; Mats Wolontis

The Impact of Overlapping Role Identities in Start-up Firm Governance on Risk and Uncertainty Perceptions: A qualitative Study.

Malin Brännback^*
, Wilhelm Barner-Rasmussen
, Timo Ketonen
, Mats Wolontis

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

It is not unique that one person can simultaneously hold a combination of the position of a CEO, a board member, an investor, and an advisor in start-up ventures. However, few studies have studied the interaction and the relationships and potential conflicts that may arise from overlapping role identities. Taking a cognitive perspective, we analyze variations in the perception of risk and uncertainty of two persons holding a combination of these governance positions in 8 start-up firms. This study answers the recent call for researchers to conduct qualitative studies on actual board discussions and actions.

Original language	English
Number of pages	15
Publication status	Published - 3 Jan 2020
MoE publication type	O2 Other
Event	USASBE Small Business and Entrepreneurship - New Orleans, New Orleans, United States Duration: 3 Jan 2020 → 7 Jan 2020 https://www.usasbe.org/page/2020Conference

Conference

Conference	USASBE Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Abbreviated title	USASBE
Country/Territory	United States
City	New Orleans
Period	03/01/20 → 07/01/20
Internet address	https://www.usasbe.org/page/2020Conference

Keywords

Start-up
Governance
Role identity
Entrepreneurial cognition
Risk
Uncertainty
perception of
Qualitative research

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