Paper Number
1045
Abstract
Digital start-ups are perceived as an engine for innovation and job promotor. While success factors for non-IT start-ups have already been extensively researched, this study sheds light on digital entrepreneurs, whose business model relies primarily on services based on digital technologies. Applying the Grounded Theory method, we identify relevant environmental success factors for digital entrepreneurs. The study’s research contribution is threefold. First, we provide 16 relevant and less relevant environmental success factors, which enables a comparison with prior identified factors. We found out that several prior environmental success factors, such as accessibility to transportation or the availability of land and facilities are less relevant for a digital entrepreneur. Second, we derive and discuss hypotheses for the influence of these factors on digital start-up success. Third, we present a theoretical model that lays the foundation for explaining the environmental influence on digital entrepreneurship success.
Recommended Citation
Eggert, Mathias; Chwallek, Constanze; and Wollf, Frederik, "The Role of Environmental Factors for the Success of Digital Start-ups" (2022). ECIS 2022 Research Papers. 9.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/ecis2022_rp/9
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