Business Acceleration 2.0

Book excerpt: This book is about the strategic building of technology ventures, either through self-creation or professional guidance in corporate accelerators. It outlines the Acceleration 2.0 framework, based on latest research concerning business acceleration, corporate venturing and startup development. The “business Acceleration 2.0 framework is explained in three case studies. The comparison of the case studies from the ICT industry explains the dynamic development of startups, including the needs and wants as well as strengths and weaknesses. Overall the book provides a guideline including all important terms and elements to successfully realize a business plan and to build a startup accordingly. In essence this book supports the efficient growth of young companies by providing a guideline to follow and supports young companies during the starting, funding and building phase of the business.