Abstract
This study investigates the effectiveness of a business accelerator focused on growth that combines managerial and financial capital to enhance the commercialization in early-stage entrepreneurial ventures in Peru. While innovation-driven ventures have significant potential to contribute to economic development, they often face substantial barriers in scaling their operations, particularly in developing countries. The study aims to address these challenges by implementing a targeted intervention that includes the hiring of Chief Revenue Officers (CROs), intensive go-to-market training, and structured mentoring and pitch events.
To rigorously evaluate the impact of these interventions, the study employs a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design involving 220 early-stage ventures. Participants were randomly assigned to either a treatment group, which will receive the full set of interventions, or a control group, which will not receive any support during the study period. The effectiveness of the interventions will be assessed through detailed baseline and follow-up, with a focus on measuring changes in performance indicators such as sales and profits. The study also aims to identify which types of ventures benefit most from the intervention, providing valuable insights for policymakers and researchers interested in fostering entrepreneurial growth in similar contexts.