近年來新創事業在世界各地紛紛崛起，越來越多的國家開始重視這項興新產業的發展，不僅倚重國內發展，更在這全球化的時代，向外尋求更多的國際合作、跨國交流，使得新創產業越來越國際化。本研究目的將透過國際化的新創交流平台探討社交網絡如何影響新創公司的成長及存活，其創業生態圈之活動對創業家的成長是否有正向效益。資料來源來自訪談一個法國的國際新創平台La French Tech，此平台為一網絡中介組織，透過此平台不定期舉辦國際型創業交流活動，探討台法之間新創的雙向交流、成長及更多合作可能性。並再訪談兩間參與過La French Tech所舉辦活動之新創公司創辦人，分別發表參與活動過後之回饋及影響。兩間新創公司創辦人皆對其國際型新創交流活動表示高度的支持，認為從中獲益良多。透過此類型活動，有助於拓展其事業人脈、尋求潛在合夥人或是資金來源、獲得國際曝光機會，並有更高的機會將其事業拓展至海外，取得更多資源。本研究根據訪談結果，得知此國際化新創交流平台所建立之社交網絡活動對於創業家的成長是有正面的效益，並可促進新創公司的成長及存活。

In recent years, there are numerous start-ups have risen in various parts of the world, and more and more countries have begun to pay attention to the development of this emerging trend. In the era of globalization, national competitiveness not only relies on domestic developments but also being derived from international collaborations through cross-border resource and knowledge exchanges, facilitating the internationalization of new ventures. The purpose of this study is to explore how international networking affects the growth and survival of start-ups, in particular how entrepreneurial orientation is improved/ impeded by international networking. Based on the qualitative research method via in-depth interviews with an international incubator La French Tech and two start-ups, the findings of this study reveal that international networking is beneficial for start-ups in extending their businesses abroad, seeking potential cooperative partners, attaining resources, funding and capital, and increasing their exposure in the global market. This study provides incremental contributions to the international entrepreneurship literature that international networking plays a positive role in achieving and maintaining successful start-ups.

Table of Contents
Thesis/Dissertation Validation Letter ………..………………………………..………. i
摘要……………………………………………………………………………..….….. ii
Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………...iii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 8
1.1 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 8
1.2 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE 8
1.3 RESEARCH FRAMEWORK 9
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 11
2.1 THE ROLE OF NETWORKING IN START-UPS 12
2.2 THE INTERNATIONALIZATION IMPACTS ON START-UPS 15
2.3 LINK NETWORK AND INTERNATIONALIZATION WITH FIRMS 16
2.4 INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP 19
2.5 THE EVALUATION OF START-UP S' PERFORMANCE 21
CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 23
3.1 OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 23
3.2 METHODOLOGY DESIGN 23
3.3 SAMPLE INTRODUCTION 24
3.4 INTERVIEW OUTLINE 27
CHAPTER 4 CASE STUDY 29
4.1 SUCCESSFUL NETWORKING DEPENDS ON ENTREPRENEURS’ ATTITUDE 29
4.2 THE NETWORK PROVIDES FOREIGNER COMPANY AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CONTACT 31
4.3 THE NETWORK OFFERS A CHANCE TO GO INTERNATIONALIZATION 32
4.4 MORE EVENTS ARE NEEDED FOR STARTUPS TO EXPLORE 33
4.5 ATTENDING NETWORKING EVENT PHYSICALLY WOULD ENHANCE THE RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITY OF PARTNERSHIP 34
4.6 THE NETWORK HAS POSITIVE EFFECTS IN STARTUPS 35
CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION 37
5.1 THEORICAL IMPLICATION 38
5.2 MANAGERIAL IMPLICATION 39
5.3 LIMITATION 40
5.4 RECOMMENDATION 40
REFERENCE 42
APPENDIX 1- LA FRENCH TECH INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT 46
APPENDIX 2- FLEXWAVE INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT 61
APPENDIX 3- THINKTANK INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT 76

 
Table of Figures
Figure 1 The interplay between network, intermediary and internationalization 11
Figure 2 The design research method 24
Figure 3 The relationship among three organization. 27
Figure 4 The networking and output within intermediary organization and startups. 38

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