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This research investigates the influence of technology strategy on perceived initial public offering (IPO) performance, post-IPO enterprise performance, and long term survival in high technology firms. The research model integrates theories of strategic management, technology management, and population ecology to present an interrelated view of technology strategy's impact on performance and survival. A synthesis of the literature resulted in eight technology strategy dimensions that are examined: (1) technology posture; (2) intellectual property rights; (3) sourcing of technology; (4) technology portfolio; (5) scope of research and development; (6) technology executives; (7) R&D spending, and; (8) geographical focus. Hypotheses are derived from …