Two Decades of the Theory of Cultural Entrepreneurship: Recollection, Elaboration, and Reflection

Abstract

In this paper, we reflect on the origins and development of our theory of cultural entrepreneurship. We highlight the serendipity that was part of its genesis, and note how our arguments and thinking evolved over time with the literature. We conclude by suggesting some fruitful lines of scholarly focus moving forward, and emphasize the importance of context and cultural process in understanding our own ideational development as well as those of all entrepreneurs – whether they are involved in creating a high tech venture, solving a social problem, transforming a corporation or public agency, or contributing to some other socio-economic process.

Citation

Glynn, M.A. and Lounsbury, M. (2022), "Two Decades of the Theory of Cultural Entrepreneurship: Recollection, Elaboration, and Reflection", Lockwood, C. and Soublière, J.-F. (Ed.) Advances in Cultural Entrepreneurship (Research in the Sociology of Organizations, Vol. 80), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 241-251. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0733-558X20220000080014