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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)
  • Received : 2018.08.01
  • Accepted : 2018.11.12
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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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.

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(Figure 1) Research Model

(Table 1) Sample Characteristics

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(Table 2) Reliability and Validity

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(Table 3) Correlations among Variables

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(Table 4) Relationship between Technological Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Capability

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(Table 5) Relationship between Technological Entrepreneurship and Innovation Performance

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(Table 6) Relationship between Network Capability and Technology Innovation Capability

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(Table 7) Relationship between Network Capability and Innovation Performance

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(Table 8) Relationship between Technology Innovation Capability and Innovation Performance

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(Table 9) Hypotheses Test Results

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