This book delves into the world of startups driven by high-type innovation—radical, objective innovations that disrupt markets—and the transformative entrepreneurs who challenge the status quo with original approaches. By focusing on strategic entrepreneurship, this book highlights entrepreneurial actions that introduce significant technological advancements or innovations through a strategic lens. It distinguishes true startups from broader economic activities, emphasizing their unique role in leveraging innovation to create market impact. The contributions in this book aim to clarify the concept of innovation and the pivotal role of entrepreneurs, shedding light on their influence on market dynamics and the broader economy. This book is essential for students, researchers, policymakers, and professionals interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic management. It provides a comprehensive exploration of startups, covering themes like innovation ecosystems, business strategy, dynamic capabilities, and entrepreneurial decision-making. The chapters in this book were originally published in Technology Analysis & Strategic Management and comes with a new Introduction.
