Framing of the research. This paper contributes to the literature on strategic management and entrepreneurship by conceptualizing the use of professional social matching (PSM) systems to recommend and foster partnerships within innovation ecosystems. Innovation is increasingly dependent on the interactions between heterogeneous actors and spread across regional, national, and global networks. Hence, understanding who to collaborate with and where becomes fundamental to leverage all resources available locally and globally, and pursue sustainability-oriented innovations. Purpose of the paper. By reviewing the most recent literature on the two topics, this paper drafts an initial framework and a research agenda on the use of PSM in multilocal and multiscalar innovation ecosystems. Methodology. Recent academic articles, conference papers, and book chapters were reviewed to identify the key features of both constructs. This information was employed to develop an original framework for Innovation Ecosystem Professional Social Matching Systems (IEPSMS) and outline a targeted research agenda. Results. This paper shows that a PSM systems capable of balancing actor-level and ecosystem-level needs, of combining multiple data sources and recommendation methods, and of accounting for ecosystems’ evolutions may be a valuable instrument for academics and practitioners interested in innovation. Research limitations. This only constitutes a conceptual work and further empirical investigations are necessary to develop and test its conclusions. Managerial implications. This paper may motivate ecosystem orchestrators to invest in an IEPSMS. This would facilitate interactions at the local level, as well as a prosperous evolution of the ecosystem within the global network of innovation relations. Ultimately, this would foster the competitiveness of organization and territories and their capacity to address complex sustainability challenges also in times of international uncertainty. Originality of the paper. By conceptualizing the use of PSM in innovation ecosystems, this work opens new research opportunities for management and entrepreneurship scholars.
Unlocking the potential of professional social matching in innovation ecosystems: A conceptual framework and research agenda to foster local interactions in global networks
MATTEO SPINAZZOLA
First
;NICOLA FARRONATO;MARCO PIRONTI
2023-01-01
Abstract
Framing of the research. This paper contributes to the literature on strategic management and entrepreneurship by conceptualizing the use of professional social matching (PSM) systems to recommend and foster partnerships within innovation ecosystems. Innovation is increasingly dependent on the interactions between heterogeneous actors and spread across regional, national, and global networks. Hence, understanding who to collaborate with and where becomes fundamental to leverage all resources available locally and globally, and pursue sustainability-oriented innovations. Purpose of the paper. By reviewing the most recent literature on the two topics, this paper drafts an initial framework and a research agenda on the use of PSM in multilocal and multiscalar innovation ecosystems. Methodology. Recent academic articles, conference papers, and book chapters were reviewed to identify the key features of both constructs. This information was employed to develop an original framework for Innovation Ecosystem Professional Social Matching Systems (IEPSMS) and outline a targeted research agenda. Results. This paper shows that a PSM systems capable of balancing actor-level and ecosystem-level needs, of combining multiple data sources and recommendation methods, and of accounting for ecosystems’ evolutions may be a valuable instrument for academics and practitioners interested in innovation. Research limitations. This only constitutes a conceptual work and further empirical investigations are necessary to develop and test its conclusions. Managerial implications. This paper may motivate ecosystem orchestrators to invest in an IEPSMS. This would facilitate interactions at the local level, as well as a prosperous evolution of the ecosystem within the global network of innovation relations. Ultimately, this would foster the competitiveness of organization and territories and their capacity to address complex sustainability challenges also in times of international uncertainty. Originality of the paper. By conceptualizing the use of PSM in innovation ecosystems, this work opens new research opportunities for management and entrepreneurship scholars.
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