Tag: social capital

Childhood Social Class Shapes Entrepreneurial Success in Adulthood By Leif Brändle, Kristie Neff and Eric Zhao on Mon Sep 08 2025 Growing up privileged does make things easier, but entrepreneurs from less privileged backgrounds develop strengths that serve them well as business owners. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced Read more
Why Prominent Business Families Dive Into Politics By Marcelo Ortiz M. on Thu May 09 2024 Across the world -- from Italy's Berlusconi, to the US’s Kennedy family, to Chile's Matte -- wealthy business families have not only been part of the economic elite but are also political Read more
To Survive a Crisis, Re-Think Your Family’s Ties By Elias Hadjielias, Louise Scholes and Mat Hughes on Thu Nov 17 2022 As global crises are becoming increasingly frequent and unpredictable, family ties and family relationships—or what are collectively called “family social capital”—become critical for the Read more
Abundant Marketing Resources Can Hinder Family Firm Innovation By Qilin Hu, Mat Hughes and Paul Hughes on Thu May 26 2022 Most people would agree that businesses benefit from three core marketing resources: strong market knowledge, great relationships with customers and suppliers, and a sterling public image, brand, and Read more

Childhood Social Class Shapes Entrepreneurial Success in Adulthood