Publications

Journal Articles

Equity ownership and identification with the founding team

E. Weissenböck; N. Breugst; H. Patzelt; R. Dibbern 

Applied Psychology-An International Review-Psychologie Appliquee-Revue Internationale. 2024-01-16. DOI : 10.1111/apps.12515.

FROM SCARCITY TO ABUNDANCE: SCHOLARS AND SCHOLARSHIP IN AN AGE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

M. Grimes; G. von Krogh; S. Feuerriegel; F. Rink; M. Gruber 

Academy Of Management Journal. 2023-12-01. Vol. 66, num. 6, p. 1617-1624. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2023.4006.

POSITIONING RESEARCH ON NOVEL PHENOMENA: THE WINDING ROAD FROM PERIPHERY TO CORE

J. C. Dencker; M. Gruber; T. Miller; E. D. Rouse; G. von Krogh 

Academy Of Management Journal. 2023-10-01. Vol. 66, num. 5, p. 1295-1302. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2023.4005.

Opening Up Amj’S Research Methods Repertoire

A. Langley; E. Bell; P. Bliese; C. LeBaron; M. Gruber 

Academy Of Management Journal. 2023-06-01. Vol. 66, num. 3, p. 711-719. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2023.4003.

Recognizing And Utilizing Novel Research Opportunities With Artificial Intelligence

G. von Krogh; Q. Roberson; M. Gruber 

Academy Of Management Journal. 2023-04-01. Vol. 66, num. 2, p. 367-373. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2023.4002.

Maneuvering the odds: The dynamics of venture capital decision-making

J. S. S. Petty; M. Gruber; D. Harhoff 

Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. 2023-02-10. DOI : 10.1002/sej.1455.

An Innovative Journal During Transformational Times: Embarking On The 23Rd Editorial Term

M. Gruber 

Academy Of Management Journal. 2023-02-01. Vol. 66, num. 1, p. 1-8. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2023.4001.

Examining Open Innovation in Science (OIS): what Open Innovation can and cannot offer the science of science

S. Beck; M. LaFlamme; C. Bergenholtz; M. Bogers; T-M. Brasseur et al. 

Innovation-Organization & Management. 2023. Vol. 25, num. 3, p. 221-235. DOI : 10.1080/14479338.2021.1999248.

Identity-Society (Mis)Alignment And The Instrumentalization Of Firm Creation: Creative Destruction And Creative Reconstruction

S. Foy; M. Gruber 

Academy Of Management Journal. 2022-04-01. Vol. 65, num. 2, p. 479-515. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2019.0754.

The Open Innovation in Science research field: a collaborative conceptualisation approach

S. Beck; C. Bergenholtz; M. Bogers; T-M. Brasseur; M. L. Conradsen et al. 

Industry And Innovation. 2022. Vol. 29, num. 2, p. 136-185. DOI : 10.1080/13662716.2020.1792274.

Basic Needs as the Boundary Condition for a Reconceptualization of Necessity Entrepreneurship across Contexts

J. C. Dencker; S. Bacq; M. Gruber 

Academy Of Management Review. 2021-10-01. Vol. 46, num. 4, p. 830-835. DOI : 10.5465/amr.2020.0491.

Continuums and Dichotomies in Necessity Entrepreneurship research

J. C. Dencker; S. Bacq; M. Gruber 

Academy Of Management Review. 2021-10-01. Vol. 46, num. 4, p. 825-827. DOI : 10.5465/amr.2021.0231.

Getting more from many – A framework of community resourcefulness in new venture creation

C. Hertel; J. Binder; E. Fauchart 

Journal Of Business Venturing. 2021-05-01. Vol. 36, num. 3, p. 106094. DOI : 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2021.106094.

Reconceptualizing Necessity Entrepreneurship: A Contextualized Framework Of Entrepreneurial Processes Under The Condition Of Basic Needs

J. C. Dencker; S. Bacq; M. Gruber; M. Haas 

Academy Of Management Review. 2021-01-01. Vol. 46, num. 1, p. 60-79. DOI : 10.5465/amr.2017.0471.

The Lean Startup Framework: Closing the Academic-Practitioner Divide

D. A. Shepherd; M. Gruber 

Entrepreneurship Theory And Practice. 2020-01-16.  p. 1042258719899415. DOI : 10.1177/1042258719899415.

I Am What I Pledge: The Importance of Value Alignment for Mobilizing Backers in Reward-Based Crowdfunding

K. Roed Nielsen; J. Binder 

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. 2020.  p. 1042258720929888. DOI : 10.1177/1042258720929888.

Necessity entrepreneurship and industry choice in new firm creation

A. (. Nikiforou; J. C. Dencker; M. Gruber 

Strategic Management Journal. 2019-08-22. Vol. 40, num. 13, p. 2165-2190. DOI : 10.1002/smj.3075.

Painting with All the Colors: The Value of Social Identity Theory for Understanding Social Entrepreneurship

N. D. Pan; M. Gruber; J. Binder 

Academy Of Management Review. 2019-01-01. Vol. 44, num. 1, p. 213-215. DOI : 10.5465/amr.2017.0504.

A Brief Primer On Data Visualization Opportunities In Management Research

G. Ertug; M. Gruber; A. Nyberg; H. K. Steensma 

Academy Of Management Journal. 2018-10-01. Vol. 61, num. 5, p. 1613-1625. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2018.4005.

THE ROLE OF TEAMS IN ACADEMIC SPIN-OFFS

A. Nikiforou; T. Zabara; B. Clarysse; M. Gruber 

ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES. 2018. Vol. 32, num. 1, p. 78-103. DOI : 10.5465/amp.2016.0148.

New Ways of Seeing: Radical Theorizing

S. Nadkarni; M. Gruber; K. DeCelles; B. Connelly; M. Baer 

Academy of Management Journal. 2018. Vol. 61, num. 2, p. 371-377. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2018.4002.

Entrepreneurial Behavior: A Reconceptualization and Extension Based on Identity Theory

M. Gruber; I. C. Macmillan 

Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. 2017. Vol. 11, num. 3, p. 271-286. DOI : 10.1002/sej.1262.

New Ways Of Seeing: Elaboration On A Theme

J. D. Shaw; P. (. Bansal; M. Gruber 

Academy Of Management Journal. 2017. Vol. 60, num. 2, p. 397-401. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2017.4002.

R&D Team Diversity and Performance in Hypercompetitive Environment

K. Hoisl; M. Gruber; A. Conti 

Strategic Management Journal. 2017. Vol. 38, num. 7, p. 1455-1477. DOI : 10.1002/smj.2577.

Measuring the social identity of entrepreneurs: Scale development and international validation

P. Sieger; M. Gruber; E. Fauchart; T. Zellweger 

Journal Of Business Venturing. 2016. Vol. 31, num. 5, p. 542-572. DOI : 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2016.07.001.

The effects of opportunities and founder experience on new firm performance

J. C. Dencker; M. Gruber 

Strategic Management Journal. 2015. Vol. 36, num. 7, p. 1035-1052. DOI : 10.1002/smj.2269.

What is an Attractive Business Opportunity? An Empirical Study of Opportunity Evaluation Decisions by Technologists, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

M. Gruber; S. M. Kim; J. Brinckmann 

Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. 2015. Vol. 9, num. 3, p. 205-225. DOI : 10.1002/sej.1196.

Managing By Design

M. Gruber; N. De Leon; G. George; P. Thompson 

Academy Of Management Journal. 2015. Vol. 58, num. 1, p. 1-7. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2015.4001.

Protecting growth options in dynamic markets: The role of strategic disclosure in integrated intellectual property strategies

T. Peters; J. Thiel; C. L. Tucci 

California Management Review. 2013. Vol. 55, num. 4, p. 121-142. DOI : 10.1525/cmr.2013.55.4.121.

Knowledge Recombination Across Technological Boundaries: Scientists vs. Engineers

M. Gruber; D. Harhoff; K. Hoisl 

Management Science. 2013. Vol. 59, num. 4, p. 837-851. DOI : 10.1287/mnsc.1120.1572.

Escaping the Prior Knowledge Corridor: What shapes the Number and Variety of Market Opportunities identified before Market Entry of Technology Start-ups?

M. Gruber; I. C. MacMillan; J. D. Thompson 

Organization Science. 2013. num. 1/2013, p. 280-300. DOI : 10.1287/orsc.1110.0721.

From Minds to Markets: How Human Capital Endowments Shape Market Opportunity Identification of Technology Start-Ups

M. Gruber; I. C. Macmillan; J. D. Thompson 

Journal of Management. 2012. Vol. 38, num. 5, p. 1421-1449. DOI : 10.1177/0149206310386228.

Darwinians, Communitarians and Missionaries: The Role of Founder Identity in Entrepreneurship

E. Fauchart; M. Gruber 

Academy of Management Journal. 2011. Vol. 54, num. 5, p. 935-957. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2009.0211.

“In pursuit of the real deal”: A longitudinal study of VC decision making

J. Petty; M. Gruber 

Journal of Business Venturing. 2011. Vol. 26, num. 2, p. 172-188. DOI : 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2009.07.002.

Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model

M. Gruber 

Academy of Management Perspectives. 2010. Vol. 24, num. 3, p. 93-96.

Configurations of Resources & Capabilities and their Performance Implications: An Exploratory Study on Technology Ventures

M. Gruber; F. Heinemann; M. Brettel; S. Hungeling 

Strategic Management Journal. 2010. Vol. 31, num. 12/2010, p. 1337-1356. DOI : 10.1002/smj.865.

Exploring the Origins of Organizational Paths: Empirical Evidence from Newly Founded Firms

M. Gruber 

Journal of Management. 2010. Vol. 36, num. 5, p. 1143-1167. DOI : 10.1177/0149206309341083.

L’identification des opportunités de marché par les entreprises technologiques

M. Gruber; J. Thiel 

Revue Economique et Sociale. 2009. Vol. 3, p. 25-39.

Individual and Opportunity Factors Influencing Job Creation in New Firms

J. Dencker; M. Gruber; S. Shah 

Academy of Management Journal. 2009. Vol. 52, num. 6, p. 1125-1147. DOI : 10.5465/amj.2009.47084648.

Pre-Entry Knowledge, Learning, and the Survival of New Firms

J. C. Dencker; M. Gruber; S. K. Shah 

Organization Science. 2009. Vol. 20, num. 3, p. 516-537. DOI : 10.1287/orsc.1080.0387.

Look Before You Leap: Market Opportunity Identification in Emerging Technology Firms

M. Gruber; I. C. MacMillan; J. D. Thompson 

Management Science. 2008. num. 9, p. 1652-1665. DOI : 10.1287/mnsc.1080.0877.

Venture Capitalists’ evaluation of start-up Teams: Trade-offs, Knock-out Criteria, and the Impact of VC Experience

M. Gruber; N. Franke; D. Harhoff; J. Henkel 

Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice. 2008. Vol. 32, num. 3, p. 459-483. DOI : 10.1111/j.1540-6520.2008.00236.x.

Uncovering the value of planning in new venture creation: A process and contingency perspective

M. Gruber 

Journal of Business Venturing. 2007. Vol. 22, num. 6, p. 782-807. DOI : 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2006.07.001.

Anreizsysteme als elementare Gestaltungsgrösse im Personalmanagement von jungen Wachstumsunternehmen

M. Gruber; C. Tausend; A. Katzauer 

Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation (zfo). 2006. num. 1, p. 24-28.

Die Kunst, die Zukunft zu erfinden – Theoretische Erkenntnisse und empirische Befunde zum Einsatz des Corporate Foresight in deutschen Grossunternehmen

M. Gruber; C. Venter 

Zeitschrift für betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung (ZfbF). 2006. num. 11, p. 958-984. DOI : 10.1007/BF03371688.

What you are is what you like—similarity biases in venture capitalists’ evaluations of start-up teams

N. Franke; M. Gruber; D. Harhoff; J. Henkel 

Journal of Business Venturing. 2006. Vol. 21, num. 6, p. 802-826. DOI : 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2005.07.001.

New ventures based on open innovation – an empirical analysis of start-up firms in embedded Linux

M. Gruber; J. Henkel 

International Journal of Technology Management. 2006. Vol. 33, num. 4, p. 356-372. DOI : 10.1504/IJTM.2006.009249.

Entrepreneurial Marketing

M. Gruber 

Die Betriebswirtschaft. 2004. Vol. 64, num. 1, p. 78-100.

Marketing in New Ventures: Theory and Empirical Evidence

M. Gruber 

Schmalenbach Business Review. 2004. Vol. 56, num. 2, p. 164-199.

Die Bewertung von Gründerteams durch Venture-Capital-Geber — Eine empirische Analyse

M. Gruber; N. Franke; J. Henkel; K. Hoisl 

Die Betriebswirtschaft. 2004. num. 6, p. 651-670.

Die Rolle des Corporate Foresight im Innovationsprozess: Ziele, Ausgestaltung und Erfahrungen am Beispiel der Siemens AG

M. Gruber; B. W. Kolpatzik; J. Schönhut; C. Venter 

Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation. 2003. Vol. 72, num. 5, p. 285-290.

Research on Marketing in Emerging Firms: Key Issues and Open Questions

M. Gruber 

International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM). 2003. Vol. 26, num. 5-6, p. 600-620.

Passing the torch: Competitive advantage, core capabilities and entrepreneur succession

M. Gruber; C. Müller 

Journal for Management and Development. 2002. Vol. 2, p. 36-43.

Campus Companies

M. Gruber; D. Harhoff 

Betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung und Praxis (BFuP). 2002. num. 4, p. 388-401.

Marktorientierte Dienstleistungsgestaltung bei B2B-Einkaufsplattformen

M. Gruber; A. Runge 

Thexis. 2002. num. 3, p. 28-34.

Business-Planning in Start-ups: Wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und praktische Erfahrungen

M. Gruber; B. Elsenmüller; F. Fischer; M. Grampp 

Zeitschrift für Klein- und Mittelunternehmen und Entrepreneurship (ZfKE). 2002. num. 4, p. 217-237.

Synergiefelder bei Unternehmensgründungen: Managementteams und die Rolle von Universitäten

M. Gruber; C. Müller 

Journal for Management and Development. 2001. Vol. 6-7, p. 73-78.

Der Wandel von Erfolgsfaktoren mittelständischer Unternehmen

M. Gruber 

Zeitschrift für Klein- und Mittelunternehmen und Entrepreneurship (ZfKE). 2000. num. 4, p. 236-251.

Books & Book chapters

Nothing New Under the Sun: Novelty Constructs and Measures in Social Studies

D. Bavato 

The Generation, Recognition and Legitimation of Novelty; Bingley: Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022-01-20. p. 27-49.

Entrepreneurship and Identity

E. Fauchart Foray; M. Gruber 

The Oxford Handbook of Identities in Organizations; Oxford University Press, 2020.

Where to Play: 3 steps for discovering your most valuable market opportunities

M. Gruber; S. Tal 

FT Publishing International, 2017.

Fostering Sustainable Innovation Within Organizations

P. Vogel; U. Fischler-Strasak 

Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A New Business Concept for Sustainability; Vienna: Springer, 2014. p. 191–205.

Towards an improved Understanding of Knowledge Requirements in Entrepreneurship: An Empirical Investigation of Founder and Opportunity Characteristics

M. Gruber; J. Dencker 

Necessity Entrepreneurs: Micro-Enterprise Education & Economic Development; Cheltenham Glos: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2014. p. 40-54.

Supporting the Transition from Unemployment to Self-employment – A Comparison of Governmental Support Programs across Europe

M. Haas; P. Vogel 

Necessity Entrepreneurs: Micro-Enterprise Education & Economic Development; Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 2013.

Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2011

M. Gruber; A. Zacharakis 

Wellesley, Massachusetts: Babson College, 2011.

Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2010

M. Gruber; A. Zacharakis 

Babson Park: A.M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, Babson College, Babson Park, MA, 2010.

Die Ideenumsetzung im Rahmen von Markteintrittsstrategien

M. Gruber; J. Emes 

Entrepreneurial Marketing; Gabler, 2007.

Managing the process of new venture creation: an integrative perspective

M. Gruber 

The Edward Elgar Companion to Neo-Schumpeterian Economics; Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 2006.