Identifying memes and their interactions in online communities

Memes are theorized to be the building blocks of culture. Due to a lack of empirical validation, however, the theory of memes — memetics — remains in its infancy. We argue that one of the missing components for such empirical validation is a method for the large-scale identification of memes.<br/><br/>In this thesis, we develop a method for the...

Is Equity Crowdfunding for you?: An assessment tool for high-tech start-up entrepreneurs & recommendations to platforms

Many start-ups face difficulty raising sufficient funds at the early stage of their businesses. Traditionally, entrepreneurs raise capital from friends and family, angel investment, venture capital or bank loans. However, with the development of Internet platforms, alternative finance methods have arisen. Entrepreneurs are starting to look for...