Venture Work: Employees in Thinly Capitalized Firms

by Alexander Styhre

This book contributes to the ongoing discussion around so-called precarious or venture work, as the proportion of those employed by start-ups and thinly-capitalized firms continues to grow. Filling a gap in literature, the author explores the relationship between venture co-workers and examines how they cope with economic uncertainty, moving away from the previous focus on entrepreneurs and investors. Presenting empirical data from several life science start-ups in Sweden, this book illustrates the impact of institutional and regulatory changes in the finance industry, and demonstrates how these effects can ultimately reshape the meaning of employment.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030031799
• ISBN13: 9783030031794
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 251 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"