It’s a hackathon, not a sprint: Understanding startups and open data strategy

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The history of business is littered with storied examples of entrepreneurs who, as the phrase goes, “got rich quick”. Perhaps they “got lucky” with an inheritance or some good fortune, or rode the wave of a boom in a particular industry, or simply had remarkable prescience or insight to take advantage of market conditions. However, it happened, stories of overnight successes never fail to entice and delight would-be entrepreneurs, dreaming that they themselves might be millionaires this time next year.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers’ hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "It’s a hackathon, not a sprint: Understanding startups and open data strategy", Strategic Direction, Vol. 35 No. 4, pp. 4-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-01-2019-0002