Entrepreneurial Team Composition; Multiple cases study of composing an entrepreneurial team

Abstract

This thesis investigates the experiences of entrepreneurial team composition from entrepreneurs. The purpose is to create a simplified formation of entrepreneurial team composition through the analysis the challenges that entrepreneurs faced during their venture creation. It includes two perspectives, the process of entrepreneurial team composition and the factors that should be considered during the team composition. A mixed method was used, including qualitative research by collection data from semi-structured interview as well as comparative studies of entrepreneurs’ experience on the promise of specific conditions. This was based on the previous study of the definition of entrepreneurial team and the factors that impact the team composition. It was found the similarities and differences between the experiences, which leaded to a simplified process and several factors. The main findings are six-steps process and five key factors of entrepreneurial team composition.