Digital Entrepreneurship Research Articles

Growth of Digital Entrepreneurship in 2014~2023: A Bibliometric Analysis

Objective: Conducting a bibliometric analysis in digital entrepreneurship, dataset is from 2014 ~ 2023. Theoretical Framework: Bibliometric analysis, an analysis method within scient metrics, employs mathematical and statistical techniques to examine and assess journal articles, thereby identifying patterns and structures in particular research areas. Method: The bibliometric analysis method was conducted in this research, and the main dataset was from SCOPUS. It examined the trends, keywords, and collaborations of published articles. Results and Discussion: VOSViewer was applied to analyse 352 published articles. The results presented a significant increase in research output in field of digital entrepreneurship. Research Implications: This section presents the findings of the bibliometric analysis. It includes a detailed examination of research trends, noting a significant increase in the number of publications on digital entrepreneurship from 2019 onwards. The analysis identifies key themes and trends within the literature, such as the impact of digital technologies on business and entrepreneurship, the emergence of digital startups, and the role of digitalization in transforming SMEs. The results also highlight the contributions of various institutions to the field, indicating a broad international engagement with digital entrepreneurship research. Originality/Value: The conclusion summarizes the key findings of the study, emphasizing the growing academic interest and engagement in digital entrepreneurship. It underscores the importance of digital technologies in driving innovation and economic growth, and the need for further research to explore new opportunities and address the challenges in this evolving field.

Sosialisasi Wirausaha Digital Dan Menumbuhkan Jiwa Kewirausahaan Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Dan Motivasi Seorang Siswa SMKS 1 Pembangunan Kota Bengkulu

Digital entrepreneurship has made a tremendous impact in the world. Digital businesses are built through internet networks such as Google, Facebook, or other social media. Digitalization also has an impact on the development of new entrepreneurs. Socialization of Digital Entrepreneurship to Students of SMKS 1 Pembangunan Bengkulu City. It is an important step in preparing them to face this increasingly digital world of work. This service activity was carried out at SMKS 1 Pembangunan Bengkulu City on Friday, June 07, 2024. The implementation of this service activity is the socialization of digital entrepreneurship and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit to increase the interest and motivation of a student, At the socialization of digital entrepreneurship, students of SMKS 1 Pembangunan Bengkulu City are very likely to increase awareness of entrepreneurship at a young age, and must understand the challenges and multiply relationships and network connections are necessary. And what is more important to start this digital entrepreneurship is what skills and characters an entrepreneur must have in dealing with good and correct consumers. Problem solving through this socialization of digital entrepreneurship to SMKS 1 Pembangunan students of Bengkulu City is to encourage the creation of a culture that supports entrepreneurship and also increases awareness of innovation values to inspire students to become young entrepreneurs. From the problems in the service, students must be instilled with the values of innovation.

PELATIHAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN DIGITAL UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN UMKM DAN MAHASISWA DI KOTA BENGKULU

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has transformed the global business landscape with digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and big data, presenting challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs, especially Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and students in Bengkulu City. This community service program aimed to address the digitalization knowledge and skills gap among these groups by enhancing their understanding of digital entrepreneurship, developing practical digital marketing skills, and supporting MSMEs' digital transformation. The training covered six main topics: understanding entrepreneurship, contemporary entrepreneurial challenges, digital technology adoption, basics of digital media (email and Google Business), basics of digital media (social media), and introduction to Online Single Submission (OSS) for business legality. Evaluation results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge and skills in digital marketing, social media management, and technology adoption, with most participants reporting substantial benefits and improved readiness to start and manage their businesses digitally. The program not only provided immediate benefits to the participants but also contributed to MSME development in Bengkulu City by offering a training model adaptable for future initiatives, aiming to enhance MSMEs' digital capacity and prepare students for entrepreneurial ventures.

Parents’ effects on Chinese students’ digital entrepreneurship motivation on live streaming platforms: regional perspective using multi-group analysis

Purpose This paper aims to explore the effects of parents’ support factors on Chinese university students’ digital entrepreneurship motivation on live streaming platforms. Based on the Social support theory, this study divides influencing factors into emotional, instrumental, informational and appraisal aspects. Meanwhile, considering the impact of China’s regional differences, the paper refers to the Regional difference theory and performs a multi-group analysis to assess the differences based on Chinese university students’ regional backgrounds. Design/methodology/approach By testing 556 samples based on the partial least squares path modelling and variance-based structural equation modelling, all support factors parents provide can stimulate Chinese university students’ digital entrepreneurship motivation. Findings Based on the multi-group comparison, parents’ informational support exerts a more substantial influence on the digital entrepreneurship motivation for university students from central and east regions rather than those from the western region, and parents’ instrumental support exerts a lower influence on digital entrepreneurship motivation for east university students than for west university students. Originality/value This paper applies the Social support theory as a theoretical framework to divide the impact factors, and it uses the Regional difference theory as a guide for the multi-group analysis of correlations, which is significant for online entrepreneurial motivation research and a better understanding of student groups. In addition to testing the hypotheses, the study also measures the importance–performance map analysis to explore additional findings of influencing factors and discuss managerial implications.

Digitalization and Business Transformation: Young MSME Practitioners' Perspectives on Current Economic Changes

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down their operations and shift to digital platforms to survive and ensure their business continues. Hence, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have undergone an accelerated digital transformation to adopt technological innovations. The research aimed to identify the factors that encouraged and hindered digital innovation in MSMEs during economic destabilization, focusing on the perspectives of young entrepreneurs in Makassar City. Qualitative methods were used, involving in-depth interviews with 25 young entrepreneurs in Makassar City to explore the positive and negative impacts of transitioning to digital platforms post-pandemic. Data analysis was conducted using the inductive content analysis method. The results show that digital innovation in MSMEs after the pandemic is influenced by external factors (market and demand restrictions) and internal factors (personal and professional development). The limited financing, technology, and management of MSMEs compared to large enterprises make them more vulnerable to post-pandemic bankruptcy. Barriers faced in running businesses post-pandemic include market challenges on digital platforms, the need for necessary skills, and infrastructure availability. The implications of these findings are expected to develop programs that support young entrepreneurs and provide recommendations for the government in formulating policies and strategies to encourage digital entrepreneurship, especially in developing countries after the current pandemic.

Digital technology use decisions by micro- and small-sized complementors in ecosystems: The influence of subjective norms

Ecosystems host supporting complementors who offer digital technologies to user-facing complementors. By focusing on the platform sponsor, the existing literature has scarcely considered why the predominantly micro- and small-sized user-facing complementors intend to use such technology and thus diffuse it in the ecosystem in a bottom-up manner. Using the theory of planned behavior, we identify the factors that influence the use of product review solicitation services by German-speaking Amazon Marketplace sellers via semi-structured interviews followed by two waves of questionnaire. We find that these complementors primarily intend to use this digital technology to (a) comply with expectations attributed to the platform sponsor that such technology should be used, and (b) imitate other complementors’ perceived use behavior of the technology. The impact of the former subjective norm is amplified by the complementors’ financial dependency on the ecosystem. In sum, we contribute to the ecosystem and digital entrepreneurship research streams by examining the importance of different ecosystem actors in driving digital technology use by user-facing complementors and identifying the role of dependency in this context.

Pengaruh Penerapan Digital Entrepreneurship pada Pelaku UMKM Terhadap Peningkatan Penjualan

The importance of conducting this research is further strengthened by data showing that MSMEs that adopt digital technology tend to experience a significant increase in sales compared to those that have not adopted it. This study aims to examine more deeply the effect of digital entrepreneurship implementation on increasing MSME sales. By understanding the factors that influence the success of digitalization, it is hoped that this research can provide appropriate recommendations for MSME players in implementing digital strategies. The research method used in this study is a literature study or literature review. Literature study is a research method that collects, analyzes, and interprets secondary data from various relevant sources. These sources include books, journal articles, research reports, and other reliable sources related to the research topic, namely the effect of implementing "digital entrepreneurship" in MSME players on increasing sales. This study shows that the implementation of digital entrepreneurship has a significant positive impact on increasing sales of MSMEs in Indonesia. Although there are some barriers, the benefits derived from the adoption of digital technology are far greater. Therefore, efforts to encourage the digitalization of MSMEs must continue to be various stakeholders

Third-party application developers and the liminal space experience during digital entrepreneurship development

PurposeThe study aims to embrace the lingering call for more empirical studies that can theorize the role of digital platforms in digital entrepreneurship. Hence, this study seeks to reveal the liminal space entrepreneurial experience of third-party application developers, by investigating how the platform boundary resources promote third-party entrepreneurial actions, as they transition through the disoriented, uncertain and ambiguous processes of digital entrepreneurship development.Design/methodology/approachTo conduct this investigation, an expert interview qualitative method was used. This approach is a well-established technique in the field of social sciences, which allowed a detailed exploration of the theory of liminality. Liminality refers to the transitional phase that individuals or groups experience when moving from one social or cultural context to another. The expert interview method is appropriate for this study because it involves engaging with knowledgeable individuals who have extensive experience and expertise in the subject area being investigated. Through in-depth and unstructured interviews, the experts were able to provide valuable insights and perspectives about the phenomenon investigated.FindingsThe research findings demonstrate that digital platform boundary resources play a significant role in the behaviour of third-party developers’ who engage in the development of digital entrepreneurship in today’s market. The study highlights three ways that show how these resources (software development kit (SDK), API, integrated development environment (IDE), libraries, frameworks) enable third-party developers to create new applications that are used to pursue entrepreneurship in a digital platform, leading to increased user engagement and revenue generation.Originality/valueThe research addresses the critical roles of digital platform boundary resources in digital entrepreneurship development processes. Also, using liminality theory, the research explicated the core experiences of third-party developers as they navigated the challenges and ambiguities experienced in the pursuit of entrepreneurship. Thus, contributing to the existing body of knowledge in literature and practice.

Entrepreneurial working-class masculinities and curating the corporeal: social media influencers, porntrepreneurs and the case of OnlyFans

PurposeFor the most part, the majority of the research on entrepreneurial masculinities has focused on the traditional business and finance sector, capturing a masculinity infused with notions of dominance, a cut-throat disposition and corporate acumen. There has been relatively less attention focused on the reproduction of masculinities and monetized body work in digital forms of entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual article explores some of the entrepreneurial and performative skills utilized by male OnlyFans creators as they curate not only their bodies but also their sexualities in order to attract subscribers and maximize profits.FindingsMapping the relationship between entrepreneurialism and masculinity on OnlyFans is significant considering the platform’s popularity and the changing nature of digital entrepreneurship. Drawing connections to previous research on working-class entrepreneurial masculinities, we highlight how male OnlyFans creators, who are largely from working-class backgrounds, are actively practicing entrepreneurial skills.Originality/valueWe foreground the work of social media creators as sexualized and aesthetic labour, making connections between digital entrepreneurship, working-class masculinity, sexuality, and (idealized) bodies. Our article concludes with making recommendations for future research on the study of gender and sexuality within for-profit digital entrepreneurship.

Promote or inhibit? Examining the influence of youth digital advocacy on digital social entrepreneurship

PurposeThis study aims to investigates the impact of felt obligation for constructive change, constructive voices on social media and social media knowledge competence on digital social entrepreneurship among Indonesian youth.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses Hayes’ process model to assess the stated hypotheses using survey data gathered from 489 Indonesian youth.FindingsYouth with elevated social media knowledge competency might display diminished motivation to participate in digital social entrepreneurship, even when their felt obligation for constructive change remains robust. While promotive voice on social media mediates the relationship between felt obligation and digital social entrepreneurship, the notable absence of a mediating role for prohibitive voice on social media contradicts traditional Positive Youth Development (PYD) theoryResearch limitations/implicationsThis research challenges conventional PYD theory by suggesting that youth with high social media knowledge competence may have reduced motivation for digital social entrepreneurship, despite a strong commitment to positive change. While promotive voice behavior mediates the relationship between felt obligation and digital entrepreneurship, the absence of mediation by prohibitive voice contradicts traditional PYD principles. This study expands the PYD framework, highlighting the challenges related to social media knowledge competence and prohibitive voice in engaging youth advocates for digital social entrepreneurship. It emphasizes the need to adapt PYD theory to address the complexities of the digital age effectively.Practical implicationsThe findings offer valuable insights for students, aspiring young entrepreneurs, educators and policymakers interested in advancing the development of digital social entrepreneurship in a developing nation.Social implicationsThis research offers valuable practical implications for policymakers, educators and society. It suggests the importance of nurturing a sense of responsibility among young individuals, enabling their active involvement in addressing issues like environmental degradation and discrimination. Creating supportive online communities for collaboration and constructive voice behavior on social media can provide judgment-free environments. Additionally, advocating for partnerships between youth and various stakeholders can boost resources, mentorship and funding opportunities, enhancing the prospects for impactful digital social entrepreneurship.Originality/valueThis study contributes to an underexplored area in the field of social entrepreneurship by investigating the intersection of youth, digital advocacy and digital social entrepreneurship. The incorporation of the PYD theory introduces a novel dimension to recent research in this domain

Digital Entrepreneurship, The Risk and Business Viability Assessment in Nigeria

The study assessed digital entrepreneurship, the risk and the business viability in Nigeria. The study's specific goal is to ascertain the degree of viability and risk assessment of digital entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s economic space. Digital entrepreneurship is a 21st century business model because it is an enterprise that relies only on a digital platform that is pursued and managed by a digital entrepreneur. Digital entrepreneurs rely on internet resources to create and expand their digital services enterprises. The study's sample included 400 respondents who were chosen from Delta State's small and medium-sized business owners and proprietors. The adopted descriptive survey method and simple percentages were used to evaluate the data. The overall conclusion of the study is that digital entrepreneurship is a highly effective and viable business model in Nigeria and it is fantastic in bringing goods and services to customers' doorsteps, provides business owners with a platform for brand development and content creation as well as business growth. The study identified five major risks associated with digital entrepreneurship as cyber security risk, information security and privacy risk, fraud risk, copyright violation risk, infringement of trademark risk. The study confirmed that digital entrepreneurship creates business values at profit with lower cost of production when compared to the cost of operating physically established businesses or other means of doing business offline. The study also concludes empirically that digital entrepreneurship has a low possibility of loss but high profit possibility with the ability to manage the four identified risks.

Digital Entrepreneurial Orientation and Green Innovation in the VUCA Era: The Impact of Cross-organizational Improvisation and Social Ties

Although research acknowledges the role of digital entrepreneurship in driving corporate innovation, digital entrepreneurial orientation (DEO) remains limitedly explored. Based on resource-based view (RBV) and social network theory (SNT), we developed a model to examine the role of cross-organizational improvisation (COI) and social ties (specifically, business and political ties) in the relationship between DEO and green innovation (GI). Survey data from 217 start-ups support the findings that (a) DEO positively influences green innovation, (b) COI mediates the link between DEO and GI, and (c) business ties (BT) moderate the relationship between DEO and GI; however, the role of political ties (PT) requires further investigation. This study not only contributes to the research on digital entrepreneurship and green innovation, but also enhances our understanding of the path from digital strategy to GI. The insights gained hold significant value for managers seeking to leverage a digital entrepreneurship orientation to foster GI.

Optimizing Digital Entrepreneurship Interest Among University Students: The Impact of SEHATI Program and Halal Certification in The Age of Social Media

The university is committed to developing digital entrepreneurship among students, which is realized through concrete efforts in the classroom by integrating entrepreneurial and Sharia business learning and e-commerce and outside the classroom with digital marketing training programs for students. Despite having interest and potential in digital entrepreneurship, students may face limited access and knowledge related to the halal certification process. The SEHATI program, which offers free halal certification, can be a solution to overcome these barriers. However, the effectiveness of this program in increasing students' interest in digital entrepreneurship still needs to be investigated. This research was conducted to determine the influence of the free halal certification program (SEHATI) and social media on students' interest in digital entrepreneurship. This study uses descriptive analysis with a quantitative approach. Data collection is based on surveys and other relevant sources measuring digital entrepreneurial interest, participation in the halal certification program, and the level of social media use. Then, the multiple linear regression model is used with Significance Tests using T-test and F-test. The research results show that the SEHATI program and social media significantly influence students' interest in digital entrepreneurship both partially and simultaneously

ChatGPT adoption in entrepreneurship and digital entrepreneurial intention: A moderated mediation model of technostress and digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy

Research background: In the rapidly evolving milieu of digital entrepreneurship, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, exemplified by ChatGPT, has witnessed burgeoning prominence. However, there remains a dearth of understanding regarding the relationships between ChatGPT adoption in entrepreneurship and individuals’ cognitive career processes of digital entrepreneurship. Purpose of the article: The primary aim of the research is to adopt the Social Cognitive Career Theory and a moderated mediation model to unravel the intricate dynamics that characterize the impact of ChatGPT adoption in entrepreneurship and digital entrepreneurial intentions, underlying a moderated mediation mechanism of digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy and technostress. Methods: Drawing on the sample of 1326 respondents in Vietnam using a stratified sampling approach, first, Cronbach’s alpha and confirmatory factor analysis were used to test the reliability and validity of scales; after that, Harman’s single-factor and common latent factor were employed to test the common method bias; finally, the PROCESS macro approach was utilized to test the hypothesized model. Findings & value added: Our findings reveal positive impacts of ChatGPT adoption in entrepreneurship on digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy and digital entrepreneurial intentions. Moreover, digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy is found to significantly mediate the impact of ChatGPT adoption in entrepreneurship on digital entrepreneurial intention. Furthermore, technostress emerges as a significant negative moderator, influencing the impact of ChatGPT adoption in entrepreneurship on both digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy and intentions. This study thus contributes to the literature by advancing our understanding of how AI technologies shape entrepreneurial aspirations, offering valuable insights for scholars and practitioners navigating the transformative landscape of digital entrepreneurship.

Digital Entrepreneurship Success: Role of Social Media and Government Support

Entrepreneurial success in the digital domain, particularly within the Information Technology (IT) sector, influences the contemporary business landscape. This study focuses on digital entrepreneurship and highlights its interconnections with entrepreneurial success and digital innovation. IT entrepreneurs, driven by a fervor for innovation and a dedication to pushing technological boundaries, actively contribute to the ongoing transformation of industries and societies in the global digital economy. The research framework, grounded in the resource-based theory, investigates the multifaceted digital entrepreneurship by incorporating social media adoption as a mediating variable and government support as a moderator. Empirical insights from 210 actively engaged IT entrepreneurs in Amsterdam provide an understanding of the relationships within this vibrant business environment. Recognizing the transformative impacts of IT entrepreneurs, the study adds to the existing body of knowledge and advocates for continued exploration to fully grasp the multifaceted nature of digital entrepreneurship.

Refining Interview Protocol for Implementing Digital Entrepreneurship Education in Polytechnic’s Business Incubation Program

Refining Interview Protocol for Implementing Digital Entrepreneurship Education in Polytechnic’s Business Incubation Program

How Does Creativity and Environmental Support Matter on University Students’ Digital Entrepreneurial Intention? : A Mediated Model

This study aims to investigate the effects of self-perceived creativity and environmental support on university students' digital entrepreneurial intentions while also examining a mediation model. This research used a survey method with a quantitative approach. The data was collected involving undergraduate students in Economic Education from three universities in Central Java province. The study engaged 531 population and 229 samples selected using the proportionate random sampling method. SEM-PLS analysis was employed for data analysis. The findings suggest that digital entrepreneurial intention is positively, albeit not significantly, impacted by self-perceived creativity. Meanwhile, digital entrepreneurial intention is positively and significantly impacted by both environmental support and digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Moreover, digital entrepreneurial self-efficacy is also positively and significantly impacted by self-perceived creativity and environmental support. Then, the mediation models are also accepted. The results suggest fostering creativity-based learning programs, training, internships, and short courses to enhance students' confidence in digital entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial intentions. To this end, collaborating with universities, governments, and private sectors is crucial in executing such initiatives.

The Influence of Digital Business Education and Perceived Usefulness on The Use of The Shopee Marketplace On The Digital Entrepreneurship Intention of University Students

The Influence of Digital Business Education and Perceived Usefulness on The Use of The Shopee Marketplace On The Digital Entrepreneurship Intention of University Students

Pelatihan Kewirausahaan Digital Untuk Atlet Kota Semarang

This service activity aims to increase the potential of athletes in the world of digital entrepreneurship for athletes assisted by KONI Semarang City through entrepreneurship training in the digital field. The potential for digital businesses in Indonesia is very large and is expected to continue to grow. Therefore the main focus of this activity is to provide a better understanding of the potential outside the world of sport as well as the digital entrepreneurial skills needed to start and manage your own business. The service method is in the form of understanding the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Facilitating Business Logo Creation and Digital Entrepreneurship Skills. By involving expertise in entrepreneurship and training, this program is designed to empower athletes to create independent economic opportunities. Through this approach, it is hoped that athletes can overcome economic challenges after retiring from their sports careers and create a brighter future as successful digital entrepreneurs.

The competence of digital entrepreneurship in education: Analysis of the perception of university students

Purpose: From an educational perspective, digital entrepreneurship comprises the convergence of the dimensions of entrepreneurship competence and digital competence. The EmDigital project has generated a model of digital entrepreneurship based on the proposals of Entrecomp and Digcom models that, from a transversal approach, addresses digital entrepreneurship from the perspective of challenges and the development of new opportunities that technology can offer.Design/methodology/approach: The project conducted a study using a non-experimental and exploratory design with the objective of analyzing the digital entrepreneurship competence of 135 final-year students from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena. A questionnaire validated by experts and exploratory factor analysis was used to assess the four dimensions of digital entrepreneurship competence: identification of opportunities, action planning, implementation and collaboration, and management and security.Findings:The results show that the students feel they are more competent in the dimension of management and security, while they perceive that the dimension related to the identification of opportunities in the framework of digital entrepreneurship is less developed. It is concluded that it is necessary to establish a series of common and interdisciplinary indicators around digital entrepreneurship that can be reinforced in all degrees, so students could develop good strategies related to digital entrepreneurship regardless of the degree they come from.Originality/value: The added value of this study lies in its comprehensive approach, the solid theoretical foundation on which it is based, its exploratory approach, the integration of key dimensions, the identification of specific areas of improvement and the practical recommendations to address these deficiencies in higher education. -------This research has been carried out within the framework of the project “EmDigital. kills for digital entrepreneurship of university students” (https://www.um.es/emdigital/), which is funded by the SénecavFoundation (Agency Science and Technology Agency of the Region of Murcia, Spain). It has also been funded by the project MAEDU (Framework for Analysing Digital Entrepreneurship in Universities), project funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Government of Spain. Proyecto PID2022-139332NB-I00 financiado por MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033/ y por FEDER, UE. The data has been collected thanks to the participation of undergraduate students from Polytechnic University of Cartagena (Spain).