14385: Scaling of Organizations

Monday, July 28, 2025

13:45 - 15:15 CEST (GMT+2)

Location: Bella Center: Hall B- B5-m5

Session Type: Symposium (panel)
Orientation: Research
Highlight: Showcase Symposium,DIG Highlight
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/xKA5Jn

Panelist(s)

RG

Ranjay Gulati

Harvard Business School, United States
BH

Benjamin L. Hallen

U. of Washington, Seattle, United States
JC

Julien Clement

Stanford U., United States
MR

Markus Reitzig

U. of Vienna, Austria

Coordinator(s)

KH

Kathrin Heiss

U. of Vienna, Austria
IT

Isaac Tucker

University of California Los Angeles

Scaling, a pivotal yet underexplored phase in entrepreneurship, marks the transition from startup to established entity, presenting unique challenges that demand a reconfiguration of organizational structures, processes, and strategies. This phase, defined by rapid growth, is influenced by internal factors such as founding team dynamics and role evolution, alongside external pressures including market shifts and environmental uncertainties. While scaling can unlock transformative opportunities, misaligned timing or overly aggressive approaches risk amplifying organizational vulnerabilities, disrupting structural coherence, and reducing agility. This panel symposium delves into the antecedents, mechanisms, and outcomes of scaling, offering a thorough synthesis of current research and outlining critical trajectories for future exploration. By addressing how firms effectively manage the complexities of scaling to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success, the symposium advances scholarly discourse in entrepreneurship, strategic management, and organizational behavior.