Underdog Entrepreneurs Need More Than Capital to Grow

Growth can help underdog entrepreneurs build wealth and create jobs—but it also increases stress, isolation, and burnout risk. Learn how ecosystem partners can help them grow without sacrificing resilience.

Authors

James Bort (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3368-8369)
Marianne Markowitz
Justin Corey

Publication Details

Published: 2026-02-23
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32617/1327-699c8d41a9659
Primary Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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Underdog Entrepreneurs Need More Than Capital to Grow

James Bort, Marianne Markowitz, Justin Corey

Feb 23, 2026

Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

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Underdog Entrepreneurs Need More Than Capital to Grow

James Bort, Marianne Markowitz, Justin Corey

February 23, 2026article en

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Decent work and economic growth

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Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

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