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Accelerators in Silicon Valley : building successful startups : searching for the next big thing /

"California's Silicon Valley can stake an unrivaled claim as the world's most successful innovation region. The area has built an unprecedentedly brilliant ecosystem that has supported successful startups for decades now: Apple, Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, Uber, Ai...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ester, P. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, [2017]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Silicon Valley : the DNA of an entrepreneurial region. Europe and Silicon Valley ; Accelerators : pillars of Silicon Valley's startup support infrastructure ; Accelerators : their role, research, and results ; Methodology ; Overview
  • Innovation and startups in Silicon Valley : an ecosystem approach. Modeling the Valley's ecosystem23 ; The model in more detail ; The meso level : capital, universities, government, and support networks ; The macro level : culture, culture, culture
  • Unique selling points : accelerator philosophy, business model, and cooperation. Incubators versus accelerators ; Core philosophy and focus ; Business model ; External cooperation ; Conclusion
  • Strong teams will win : how accelerators select and coach startup teams. Selection procedures ; Mentoring ; Conclusion
  • Working on a dream a : Aaccelerator startup programs ; General accelerators ; Specialized accelerators ; Accelerating platforms ; Conclusion
  • Accelerator darlings, challenges, and future plans. Success, failure, and showcases ; Challenges and future plans ; Conclusion
  • What can Europe learn from Silicon Valley accelerators? Main findings and lessons ; Bridging Europe's innovation gap ; The Netherlands : StartupDelta; Accelerator decision tool : ten basic questions ; Final thoughts
  • Notes
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Appendix 1. Silicon Valley accelerator founders & chief executives interviewed
  • Appendix 2. Questionnaire personal interviews Silicon Valley accelerators.