The impact of social media presence and board member composition on new venture success: Evidences from VC-backed U.S. startups

Volume: 157, Pages: 120098 - 120098
Published: Aug 1, 2020
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of board member composition and board members’ social media presence on the performance of startups. Using multiple sources, we compile a unique dataset of about 500 US-based technology startups. We find that startups with more venture capitalists on the board and whose board members are active on Twitter attract additional funding over the years, though they do not generate additional sales. By...
Paper Details
Title
The impact of social media presence and board member composition on new venture success: Evidences from VC-backed U.S. startups
Published Date
Aug 1, 2020
Volume
157
Pages
120098 - 120098
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