Entrepreneurial Capabilities for Business Sustainability in Software Industries

Abstract

Purpose: This study examines the influence of entrepreneurial capabilities on innovation and firm performance in software industries. Research Design, Data, and Methodology: Six entrepreneurial capabilities are investigated for their impact on software firms' innovation and firm performance. The study utilizes empirical data collected from 102 software firm executives engaged in business domains. Results: Of the entrepreneurial capabilities, creative thinking, communication capability, strategic capability, and industry knowledge influence firm performance mediation of innovation. Additionally, market insight directly impacts firm performance while technological skills does not significantly affect firm innovation and performances. Conclusions: Although technological capabilities significantly influence the entrepreneurial intentions of prospective entrepreneurs, when it comes to the innovation and firm performances of existing companies, the critical factors shift toward creative thinking, communication capability, industry knowledge, strategic capabilities, and market insight.