Global Trends in Technology Startup Project Development and Management: From Innovation to Startup Creation (Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management)

✍ Scribed by Srikanta Patnaik (editor), Vincenzo Pallotta (editor), Kayhan Tajeddini (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 216
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Innovative ideas provide solutions to problems that creators are passionate about, which stimulates the decision of technology-based company creation. This book explores the fundamental elements and economic valuation of technology-based startups and their immediate ecosystems. It covers all the phases and the required competencies for technological startup creation and development. This book also provides a comprehensive coverage of methods and recommendations for defining and assessing opportunities to create new tech companies for many young researchers or students aspiring to be innovators. Featuring contributions from financial market analysts, business professionals, and venture capitalists, this book benefits readers from different disciplines, technical or non-technical, associated with tech startup projects.

✦ Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Editorial
Contents
Chapter 1: From Technological Innovation to Innovative Business Model Design
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Technological Innovations and their Classification
1.3 From Technology to Value Propositions
1.3.1 “Jobs to be Done” Thinking
1.4 From Value Propositions to Business Models
1.4.1 Designing the Business Model
1.5 Types of Business Models
1.6 When Do Business Models Become Disruptive?
1.7 Why Can’t Incumbent Firms Respond to New-Age Business Models?
1.8 Implications for Managers and Entrepreneurs
References
Chapter 2: Open Innovation and International Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
2.1 Innovation
2.1.1 Defining Innovation
2.1.2 Historical Developments and Literature Review
2.1.3 Research Gaps
2.1.4 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Open Innovation
2.3 International Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
2.4 Connecting Open Innovation and International Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
2.5 Outcome and Observations
References
Chapter 3: Tech Innovation and New Age Business Models
3.1 Technology Innovation and Transformation
3.1.1 Digital Innovation
3.1.2 Digital Disruption
3.1.3 Digital Transformation
3.2 New Age Business Models
3.3 Cloud-Based Business Model
3.3.1 Cloud Computing
3.3.2 Cloud Business Model Innovations
3.3.2.1 Cloud-Sourcing Model
3.3.2.2 Service-Based Model
3.3.3 Challenges
3.4 Platform-Based Business Model
3.4.1 Technological Platforms
3.4.2 Platform-Based Business Model Innovations
3.4.3 Challenges
3.5 Decentralized Business Model
3.5.1 Blockchain Technology
3.5.2 Blockchain-Based Business Model Innovations
3.5.2.1 Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
3.5.2.2 Non-fungible Tokens
3.5.3 Challenges
3.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Enhancing the Commercialization of University Research
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Importance of Commercializing University Research
4.3 Historical Perspective
4.4 Evidence of Poor Success Rates
4.5 The Context in Which Technology Commercialization Occurs
4.6 Improving the Technology Commercialization Process
4.6.1 Stages of the Traditional Technology Commercialization Process
4.6.2 Disclosure
4.6.3 Evaluation
4.6.4 Business Plan
4.6.5 Implementation/License
4.7 Changing Nature of Research Commercialization: New Technologies and Business Models
4.8 Opportunities to Enhance the Success Rate of University Research Commercialization
4.9 Opportunities for Improvement (Removing Causes of Failure)
4.10 Our Contributions (TechConnect and Venture Start)
4.11 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5: Mapping Information Systems Flexibility with Organization’s Manufacturing Strategy
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Literature Review
5.2.1 Review of Literature on Organizational and Manufacturing Strategy
5.2.2 Review of Literature on Information Systems Flexibility
5.3 Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development
5.3.1 Modularity or Distributed Systems (ISF1)
5.3.2 IS Integration (ISF2)
5.3.3 IS Interoperability (ISF3)
5.3.4 Loose Coupling (ISF4)
5.3.5 Connectivity (ISF5)
5.3.6 Compatibility (ISF6)
5.3.7 Scalability (ISF7)
5.3.8 Continuity (ISF8)
5.3.9 Rapidity (ISF9)
5.3.10 Facility (ISF10)
5.3.11 Modernity (ISF11)
5.3.12 IT Personnel Competency (ISF12)
5.3.13 Reconfigurability (ISF13)
5.4 Empirical Investigation of the Developed Theoretical Framework
5.4.1 Process of Data Collection
5.4.2 Psychometric Measurement of Scale
5.4.3 Data Analysis and Results
5.4.4 Cluster Analysis Using k-Means Clustering Algorithm
5.4.5 Independent Samples T-Tests
5.4.6 Assumptions of T-Tests
5.4.7 Results of the T-Tests
5.4.8 Discussion of Results of T-Tests
5.5 Managerial Implications and Conclusion
5.6 Future Scope of the Study
References
Chapter 6: Role of Human Resource Management Practices and HR Analytics in Start-Ups
6.1 Introduction
6.2 HRM Practices in Start-Ups
6.2.1 Recruitment and Selection
6.2.2 Job Analysis
6.2.3 Training and Development
6.2.4 Compensation Management
6.2.5 Performance Appraisal
6.2.6 Employee Engagement Programs and Motivational Schemes
6.3 HR Analytics in Start-Ups
6.3.1 Analytics in Recruitment and Selection
6.3.2 Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
6.3.3 Analytics in Training and Development
6.3.4 Analytics in Performance Appraisal
6.3.5 Analytics in Employee Engagement
6.3.6 Analytics in Compensation Management
6.3.7 Analytics in Compliance
6.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Corporate Entrepreneurship and Its Effect on Business Performance: Evidence from Digikala
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Background
7.2.1 Intrapreneurship
7.2.2 Social Media
7.3 Method
7.4 Findings
7.5 Conclusion
7.6 Implications
References
Chapter 8: Corporate Governance and Firm Performance: Evidence from Microfinance Institutions in Ghana
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Theoretical Point of View on Corporate Governance
8.1.1.1 Stakeholder Theory
8.1.1.2 Agency Theory
8.1.1.3 Stewardship Theory
8.1.2 Mechanisms of Corporate Governance
8.1.2.1 Board Size
8.1.2.2 Board Composition
8.1.2.3 Independence of Directors
8.1.2.4 Ownership Structure
8.1.2.5 Independence of the Audit Committee
8.1.2.6 Board Diligence
8.1.2.7 Financial Expertise of Directors
8.1.3 An Empirical Assessment of Corporate Governance and Firm Performance
8.1.3.1 Performance Management
8.1.3.2 Challenges Associated with the Effectiveness of Corporate Governance on MFIs
8.2 Materials and Methods
8.2.1 Analysis and Interpretation
8.3 Discussion
8.4 Conclusion
8.5 Recommendations for Future Research
References
Chapter 9: Exploring the Effects of Instagram and Firm Website on Corporate Performance: A Case Study of Cosmetics Firm
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Background
9.2.1 Social Media
9.2.2 Instagram
9.2.3 Firm Homepage Website
9.2.4 Firm Performance by Website and Social Media
9.2.5 Multi-level Marketing Firm
9.3 Method
9.4 Findings
9.5 Conclusion
9.6 Implications
References
Chapter 10: Social Networks, Social Media, Social Innovation and Technology for Society
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Theoretical Reference
10.2.1 Social Media
10.2.2 Innovation and Competitiveness from Social Media
10.3 Methodology
10.4 Results and Discussion
10.4.1 Star-Ups for Social Technology
10.4.2 Technology for Society
10.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 11: Social Media Challenges Encountered by Business Ventures
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Beneficial Opportunities Provided by Social Media
11.3 Social Media Challenges Encountered by Business Ventures
11.3.1 Ineffective Social Media Strategy and Brand Authenticity
11.3.2 Plethora of Social Media Platforms
11.3.3 Content Marketing Concerns
11.3.4 Entrepreneurial Stress
11.3.5 Time Constraints
11.3.6 Legal Implications
11.3.7 Highly Skilled Labour
11.3.8 Reputational Risks
11.3.9 Inability to Maximize Social Media’s Potential
11.3.10 Inefficient Systems to Measure Return-on-Investment
11.3.11 Post-purchase Engagement and Customer-to-Customer Interactions
11.4 Strategies for Maximizing the Potential of Social Media Platforms
11.5 Findings
11.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Metaverse Innovation for Start-up Creation
12.1 Introduction
12.1.1 Metaverse and Its Significance for Start-up Creation
12.1.2 Overview of the Metaverse and Its Current State
12.1.3 Metaverse and Its Potential for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
12.2 Opportunities and Challenges in Metaverse for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
12.3 Overview of the Existing Literature on Metaverse-based Start-up Creation
12.4 Discussion of the Theoretical Frameworks and Models
12.5 Case Studies on Metaverse-based Start-ups
12.5.1 Discussion of the Factors Contributing to Their Success or Failure
12.5.2 Discussion of the Implications for Policymakers, Entrepreneurs, and Investors
12.6 Identification of the Gaps and Limitations in the Existing Literature
12.7 Conclusion
References