The Evolution of Entrepreneurship in the Digital Economy: A Cross-National Analysis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64137/XXXXXXXX/IJEBMR-V1I1P104Keywords:
Digital economy, Entrepreneurship, Cross-national analysis, Innovation ecosystem, Startup ecosystem, Digital transformation, ICT, Economic developmentAbstract
The Digital economy is recently changing the way of global entrepreneurship dramatically. With the evolution of digital technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and big data analytics, novel forms of entrepreneurial ventures have emerged, altering the way firms build and run their businesses, as well as the foundation of the economy. In this paper, we present a comprehensive cross-national analysis of how entrepreneurship has evolved in response to the digital economy. The study of macroeconomic trends, policy implications, technological enablers and sociocultural factors in driving digital entrepreneurship across countries is explored. Using empirical data, case studies and comparative metrics, this study reveals key patterns of entrepreneurial activity that are affected by digital transformation. To categorise their digital readiness and entrepreneurial maturity, we examine how digital infrastructure affects startup success rates in different nations. The paper proposes that digital entrepreneurship is greatest in situations where innovation ecosystems, regulatory frameworks, digital literacy and access to capital combine. What's more, digital entrepreneurs not only are reshaping the core of traditional business sectors, but are also addressing social challenges through scalable, tech-enabled models. Policy recommendations and future research directions are outlined in the conclusion of this paper
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