Transnational immigrant entrepreneurs in the context of dual entrepreneurial ecosystem

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https://doi.org/10.36096/ijbes.v4i4.364

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Entrepreneurship, Growth, Immigrant, Ecosystem, Home-Host Country

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This paper aims to contribute to the rapidly growing transnational immigrant entrepreneurship (TIE) literature by empirically exploring eco-factors and components from entrepreneurial ecosystem perspectives. Through content analysis of the TIE concepts and definitions of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the study defines the concept of the immigrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and suggests it as an instrument for studying the relationship between immigrant firms and their business environment. Case studies and qualitative analysis examines and evaluates the dual (host- and home-country) entrepreneurial ecosystem (DEE) and its eco-factors and components. Case studies show cultural norms, in particular, home-country national values and family values, are key players in transnational entrepreneurs who engage in transnational entrepreneurship. The research results support that the DEE framework is a key instrument for the study of the determination of transnational immigrant entrepreneurs’ motivation, strategy, and outcomes. This research theoretically contributes to TIE literature by finding new influential eco-factors and components, thus, enhancing the DEE framework. It also provides suggestions to policymakers and practitioners and further research directions.

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2022-10-09

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Duan, C. (2022). Transnational immigrant entrepreneurs in the context of dual entrepreneurial ecosystem. International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293), 4(4), 24–38. https://doi.org/10.36096/ijbes.v4i4.364

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