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Experienced entrepreneurial founders, organizational capital, and venture capital funding

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  • Hsu, David H., 2007. "Experienced entrepreneurial founders, organizational capital, and venture capital funding," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 36(5), pages 722-741, June.
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