Table 3

Illustrative quotes relating to the aggregate dimension of Managed introductions

Aggregate dimensionSecond-order themesExamples of illustrative quotes
Managed introductionsIntroductions of interaction episodes to internal counterparts to build organizationInformant #6 (VB management): “We offer support on tech and marketing, and analysis and so on. But it is the co-founder that in a way must own the development, be project manager. When, after launching, the CEO will get support in several areas…such as tech, marketing, accounting, building, HR”
Informant #10 (Start-up co-founder): “Each project has one lead- and one support partner [from the venture builder] dedicated the start-up…and then it’s like using the network and the resources one needs…”
Start-up cofounders valuing dependence in relation to venture buildersInformant #24 (Start-up co-founder): “We have a really good relationship with [name] who is on the board, and [the venture builder] partner”
Informant #25 (Start-up co-founder): “There are all those small things where we help each other. We are a network”
Informant #9 – (Start-up co-founder): “Now, it is not only the partners that are helping, but a whole structure, a machinery back end that does the job”

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