Digital Entrepreneurship Success: Role of Social Media and Government Support

Abstract

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.