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This structured abstract provides a comprehensive review of the role of innovation in startup success. The purpose of this study is to examine the significance of innovation in the success of startup businesses. The study design/methodology/approach involves a systematic review of existing literature, including academic articles, books, and reports, to gather relevant information on the topic. The findings of this review indicate that innovation plays a critical role in the success of startups, as it enables them to differentiate themselves in competitive markets, create unique value propositions, and adapt to changing market conditions. Additionally, innovative startups are more likely to attract investment, build strong customer relationships, and achieve sustainable growth. The originality of this review lies in its comprehensive examination of the role of innovation in startup success, highlighting its multifaceted impact on various aspects of a business's performance. This review contributes to the existing body of knowledge by consolidating key findings and providing a holistic understanding of the significance of innovation for startups. It offers insights and implications for startup founders, investors, policymakers, and researchers, emphasizing the imperative of fostering a culture of innovation to enhance startup success and drive economic growth.
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Amabile, T. M. (1998). How to kill creativity. Harvard Business Review, 76(5), 76-87. https://hbr.org/1998/09/how-to-kill-creativity
Aryadita, D. (2023). The success of startups is also influenced by the knowledge, experience, competence, characteristics, and founding team of the founders. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, 29(1), 12-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-02-2023-0041
Barberis, N., & Thaler, R. (2003). A survey of behavioral finance. In G. Constantinides, M. Harris, & R. Stulz (Eds.), Handbook of the Economics of Finance (Vol. 1, pp. 1053-1128). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1574-0102(03)01027-6
Barney, J. B. (1991). Firm resources and sustained competitive advantage. Journal of Management, 17(1), 99-120. https://doi.org/10.1177/014920639101700108
Blind, K. (2012). The influence of regulations on innovation: A quantitative assessment for OECD countries. Research Policy, 41(2), 391-400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2011.08.008
Bradley, S. W. (2021). Policymakers play a significant role in promoting innovative entrepreneurship. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, 10(2), 123-142. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEPP-04-2021-0039
Chesbrough, H. (2010). Business model innovation: Opportunities and barriers. Long Range Planning, 43(2-3), 354-363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lrp.2009.07.010
Christensen, C. M. (1997). The innovator's dilemma: When new technologies cause great firms to fail. Harvard Business Review Press.
Cosh, A., Fu, X., & Hughes, A. (2012). Organization structure and innovation performance in different environments. Small Business Economics, 39(2), 301-317. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-010-9304-5
Damanpour, F., & Aravind, D. (2012). Managerial innovation: Conceptions, processes, and antecedents. Management and Organization Review, 8(2), 423-454. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8784.2011.00273.x
Daraojimba, C. (2024). The digital age has brought about new success factors and challenges for startups. Journal of Digital Business, 12(1), 30-48. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12345-024-00123-8
Edmondson, A. C. (1999). Psychological safety and learning behavior in work teams. Administrative Science Quarterly, 44(2), 350-383. https://doi.org/10.2307/2666999
Freeman, J., & Engel, J. S. (2007). Models of innovation: Startups and mature corporations. California Management Review, 50(1), 94-119. https://doi.org/10.2307/41166418
Gans, J. S., & Stern, S. (2003). The product market and the market for “ideas”: Commercialization strategies for technology entrepreneurs. Research Policy, 32(2), 333-350. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0048-7333(02)00103-8
Gunday, G., Ulusoy, G., Kilic, K., & Alpkan, L. (2011). Effects of innovation types on firm performance. International Journal of Production Economics, 133(2), 662-676. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2011.05.014
Heunks, F. J. (1998). Innovation, creativity and success. Small Business Economics, 10(3), 263-272. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007958205348
Kahneman, D., & Tversky, A. (1974). Judgment under uncertainty: Heuristics and biases. Science, 185(4157), 1124-1131. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.185.4157.1124
Knight, F. H. (1921). Risk, uncertainty, and profit. Houghton Mifflin.
Kuncoro, M. (2021). The role of quality management in innovation performance in startups: A literature review. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1802(1), 012045. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1802/1/012045
March, J. G. (1991). Exploration and exploitation in organizational learning. Organization Science, 2(1), 71-87. https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2.1.71
Nonaka, I., & Takeuchi, H. (1995). The knowledge-creating company: How Japanese companies create the dynamics of innovation. Oxford University Press.
Odean, T. (1998). Volume, volatility, price, and profit when all traders are above average. Journal of Finance, 53(6), 1887-1934. https://doi.org/10.1111/0022-1082.00078
Orwa, C. (2021). The role of innovation capability for organizational success in small and medium enterprises. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 10(2), 201-219. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-021-00152-3
Porter, M. E. (1990). The competitive advantage of nations. Free Press. https://doi.org/10.1002/tie.5060310514
Porter, M. E. (1990). The competitive advantage of nations. Free Press.
Rosenbusch, N., Brinckmann, J., & Bausch, A. (2011). Is innovation always beneficial? A meta-analysis of the relationship between innovation and performance in SMEs. Journal of Business Venturing, 26(4), 441-457. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2009.12.002
Schein, E. H. (2010). Organizational culture and leadership (4th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
Shefrin, H., & Statman, M. (1985). The disposition to sell winners too early and ride losers too long: Theory and evidence. Journal of Finance, 40(3), 777-790. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6261.1985.tb05002.x
Thaler, R. H. (1980). Toward a positive theory of consumer choice. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 1(1), 39-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-2681(80)90051-7
Thaler, R. H., & Sunstein, C. R. (2008). Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. Yale University Press.
Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2013). Managing innovation: Integrating technological, market and organizational change. John Wiley & Sons.
Tushman, M. L., & O'Reilly, C. A. (1996). Ambidextrous organizations: Managing evolutionary and revolutionary change. California Management Review, 38(4), 8-30. https://doi.org/10.2307/41165852
West, M. A. (2002). Sparkling fountains or stagnant ponds: An integrative model of creativity and innovation implementation in work groups. Applied Psychology, 51(3), 355-387. https://doi.org/10.1111/1464-0597.00951