Myths of High-Growth Entrepreneurship

Back in 1981 David Birch asked, “Who creates jobs?”, an article that demystified the high-growth business market. While many years have passed, it is as relevant today as it was then. Out of his work came challenges to the myths of high-growth firms (HGFs) (that they are predominantly young, small, high-tech, VC-backed, university spin-outs, who grow in an orderly organic fashion, operating similarly irrespective of location).

Find out the seven high-growth entrepreneurship myths we have busted over on GYDA Initiative.