Resumen
This study identified episodic stages of growth used by nascent hyper-growth firms. Based on the literature, an 11-stage hypothetical episodic Nascent Organization Structure Sequence (NOSS) model was postulated. Sixty-two Inc-500 fastest-growing "gazelle" entrepreneurs identified which of the 11 stages they used or would use to build their business. One-sample chi-square analysis per NOSS stage found that nine of the growth stages were identified as significant (p < .05), resulting in a revised Verified Nascent Organization Structure Sequence (VNOSS) model of high-growth, emerging organizational development. See Figure 1 for a list of the 11 NOSS stages, and Figure 2 for the resulting 9 VNOSS stages. The model contributes to the development of a research foundation that can aid entrepreneurs in changing their structures as they grow their businesses, as well as consultants who help them grow.