Cases on Information Technology Entrepreneurship

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Description

Hosting a business venture entirely through information technology (IT) has increasingly been the initiative of many entrepreneurs. The existence of IT in the small-business sector promotes entrepreneurship by providing opportunities outside of any other business realm: using IT as a strategic advantage, entrepreneurs can quickly move toward achieving their business goals.

Cases on Information Technology and Entrepreneurship is a cutting-edge look into how IT can be the structural foundation of an entrepreneurship, and describes specific examples of IT as the base of a start-up company--providing insight into the successes and failures of applying IT in innovative ways.

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Author(s)/Editor(s) Biography

Jose-Aurelio Medina-Garrido
Jose-Aurelio Medina-Garrido is lecturer at the University of Cadiz, Spain. His research interests include the enabling role of information systems for strategic networks and dynamic capabilities development. He was Visiting Fellow at the University of Warwick (UK) and at Real Colegio Complutense in Harvard (MA, USA), has contributed to several books on IT and published articles and papers in: International Journal of Information Technology, Investigaciones Europeas de Dirección y Economía de la Empresa, the International Conference on the Dynamics of Strategy (University of Surrey), European Academy of Management International Conference and the AEDEM and ACEDE Conferences. He is a member of Regional Entrepreneurship Monitor in Andalusia (Spain), which is part of the GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) international project, developed by Babson College and the London Business School. He participates in several Research Groups on “Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Change”, “Strategic Management and Human Resources” and “Creation of cultural firms”. Dr Medina-Garrido has been a consultant for several firms.

Salustiano Martínez-Fierro
Salustiano Martínez-Fierro is lecturer at the University of Cadiz, Spain. His research focuses on strategic alliances and entrepreneurship. He received his Ph.D. in management from the University of Cadiz. His articles and papers have been published by Academy of Management Meetings, International Conference of Iberoamerican Academy of Management, European Academy of Management, Anales de Economía y Administracion de Empresas, International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, International Society for the Study of Work and Organizational Values (ISSWOV), AEDEM and ACEDE Conferences, Meeting Luso-Espanholas de Gestao Científica. He has contributed to three books on strategic alliances and work values. He is member of the Entrepreneurial Session of ACEDE and AEDEM and he participates in several Research Groups on “Strategic Management and Human Resources” and “Creation of cultural firms”. He is a member of Regional Entrepreneurship Monitor in Andalusia (Spain), which is part of the GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) international project, developed by Babson College and the London Business School. He was reviewer of the ACEDE Conference on 2003 and 2005 and 4th International Meetings of Iberoamerican Academy of Management.

Jose Ruiz-Navarro
Jose Ruiz-Navarro is Professor of Management and Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Cadiz (Spain). He has been visiting professor at Purdue University Kranner School of Management. Dr Ruiz-Navarro has been a consultant for the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Cadiz, as well as for the following industries: automotive (Ford), aeronautic (Construcciones Aeronauticas, now EADS), food and shipping. He has been CEO at ZUR (a Promotion Office of the Spanish Ministry of Industry), Gestion 1 (Consultancy), Free Zone Port of Cadiz, INI (Spanish Industrial Public Holding) and Astilleros Españoles, S.A. (Shipyard Industry). His articles and conferences have been published by: Long Range Planning, Eastern Academy of Management, International Conference on the Dynamics of Strategy (University of Surrey), EGOS (European Group of Organizational Studies), Strategic Management Society, Conference of Management and Organizational Cognition and Strategic Management Journal. He is an Expert Evaluator of the European Commission DG XII. He was reviewer of the International Congress of Academy of Management - Organization and Management Theory Division, 2000; Iberoamerican Academy of Management, 1999; I, II & III Workshops on Human Resources and Strategy (Spain); and Revista Europea de Direccion y Economia de la Empresa.

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Reviews and Testimonials

“This book describes 14 real cases of firm creation involving information technologies.” - Jose A. Medina-Garrido, Universidad de Cadiz, Spain "Medina-Garrido et al. assemble 14 case studies on how information technology can be the basis for entrepreneurship. Contributors from Europe and the US, who work in business, economics, and entrepreneurship, management and other fields, provide cases that provide firm creation by individual entrepreneurs as well as corporate entrepreneurship." - Books News Inc. (2008) "This book analyzes the role of information and communication technologies as a key factor that enhances competitiveness and innovation. The cases cover both ’traditional’ and ’new’ industries, showing the key contribution of ICT in the creation of new ventures. This book is a useful tool for both academics and entrepreneurs." - Daniel Lorenzo, University of Cádiz, Spain