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http://dx.doi.org/10.7472/jksii.2018.19.6.113

An Exploratory Study on Success Factors of Technology-based start-ups  

Jo, Dong Hyuk (Department of Business Administration, Soongsil University)
Kim, Jong Young (Department of Business Administration, Soongsil University)
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Journal of Internet Computing and Services / v.19, no.6, 2018 , pp. 113-123 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to empirically verify the effect of the technological entrepreneurship, network capability and technological innovation capability on the innovative performance of technology-based start-ups with the aim of determining the success factors of technology-based start-ups by defining the success of technology-based start-ups as the innovative performance through technology innovation activities. For the significance of this study, it suggested the importance of technology innovation as a survival strategy of technology-based start-ups, verified the dimensions, relationship and roles of technological entrepreneurship, network capability and technology innovation capability, thereby proving the theoretical expansion. This study has determined the success factors of technology-based start-ups and thereby suggested the strategic directions for enhancing the competitiveness of technology-based start-ups.
Keywords
Technology-based start-ups; Innovation Performance; Technological Entrepreneurship; Network Capability; Technology Innovation Capability;
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