Although entrepreneurship scholars argue that mentoring programs are a crucial element of startup incubators and accelerators, less clarity exists about the process by which startup mentoring actually adds value. Drawing from social exchange theory and organizational life cycle theory, we conceptualize startup mentoring as a novel form of mentoring, classify different types of startup mentors such as experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry or functional experts, and identify the potential costs and benefits involved for both the mentee and mentor throughout the startup’s development process. Our novel conceptualization and process model of startup mentoring informs a broad range of conceptual issues relevant for entrepreneurship scholars, including the matching process between mentors and mentees, the evolution of mentor-entrepreneur relationships, and the potential impact of startup mentorship on entrepreneurial outcomes.
Abstract Several types of current desolventizing systems are illustrated and their important features are discussed. All of the leading desolventizer suppliers are continuing to make mechanical and process improvements to their systems. The current trend is to design systems which have less downtime, lower steam and electrical requirements, better solvent recovery, and less space requirement for installation. While desolventizer‐toaster systems are making improvements in the reduction of steam and electrical consumption, their energy requirements are still higher than those of the vapor desolventizer‐deodorizer or the flash desolventizer system. The type of system selected depends mainly upon the product to be produced—animal meal or human edible soy flour.
Although entrepreneurship scholars argue that incubators and accelerators foster the creation of new ventures, less clarity exists on the degree to which particular program elements add value to th...
