Purpose

Prior research has extensively explored the dynamics of knowledge creation and transfer within entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs). However, the research on knowledge integration within EEs, particularly by entrepreneurs, remains scant. Garnering and effectively using knowledge in such a dynamic and complex environment can provide entrepreneurs with a valuable asset for gaining a competitive advantage. To address this gap, this study aims to explore how entrepreneurs garner and capitalise on knowledge within the EE environment by using a transactive memory system lens.

Design/methodology/approach

This study is based on 26 semi-structured interviews with different actors and members of the same ecosystem – the northern Finnish health tech ecosystem. The data were analysed using the Gioia methodology.

Findings

This study results found that transactive memory processes (i.e. knowledge specialisation, credibility and coordination) and structures (i.e. differentiated-, shared- and meta-knowledge) influence knowledge organising in EEs.

Originality/value

This study provides a conceptual interplay between the EE and the transactive memory system’s processes and structures.

中文翻译：

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点燃知识复兴：利用交互记忆系统彻底改变创业生态系统

 目的

先前的研究广泛探索了创业生态系统（EE）内知识创造和转移的动态。然而，对企业内部知识整合（尤其是企业家的知识整合）的研究仍然很少。在这样一个动态和复杂的环境中获取和有效地利用知识可以为企业家提供获得竞争优势的宝贵资产。为了解决这一差距，本研究旨在探索企业家如何通过使用交互记忆系统镜头来收集和利用 EE 环境中的知识。

设计/方法论/途径

这项研究基于对同一生态系统（芬兰北部健康技术生态系统）的不同参与者和成员进行的 26 次半结构化访谈。使用 Gioia 方法分析数据。

 发现

这项研究结果发现，交互记忆过程（即知识专业化、可信度和协调）和结构（即差异化知识、共享知识和元知识）影响 EE 中的知识组织。

 原创性/价值

这项研究提供了 EE 与交互记忆系统的过程和结构之间概念上的相互作用。