OPPORTUNITIES AS EXISTING AND CREATED: A STUDY OF ENTREPRENEURS IN THE SWEDISH MOBILE INTERNET INDUSTRY (original) (raw)

The research investigates the nature of entrepreneurial opportunities within the Swedish mobile internet industry, distinguishing between opportunities that exist independently and those that are created through entrepreneurial actions. It posits two perspectives: the discovery of existing opportunities and the enactment of new ones through social processes. By categorizing factors influencing opportunity exploitation, the study highlights the importance of individual agency and the contextual nature of entrepreneurship, suggesting pathways for future research and practical applications in the field.