Entrepreneurial firms are central actors in the process of the generation and diffusion of digital innovation which, on the other hand, provides a wide range of opportunities for entrepreneurs. Although existing research has produced several contributions on both topics, the knowledge generated in the field appears fragmented and the findings are sometimes ambiguous. The reason
Technology and business are inextricably linked. Entrepreneurs harness technological advances and, with skill and luck, turn them into profitable products. Technology, in turn, changes how firms operate. Electricity enabled the creation of larger, more efficient factories, since these no longer needed to depend on a central source of steam power; email has done away with
Over the years, buildings have become more complex and dynamic with multiple disparate systems and devices supporting a range of standards. Such complexity can lead to inefficiencies. When systems do not “talk” to one another, they operate in silos, and facility staff are unable to get a holistic view of building performance. This is one
In recent years, the healthcare industry has seen a tremendous shift in the way it operates due to the rise of digital health. Digital health is the intersection of technology and healthcare, where technology is used to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and delivery of healthcare services. From mobile health apps to wearable devices, digital health
IN JUNE 2007 a banker, or anyone else with $499 to spare, could try a novel distraction from work: Apple’s first iPhone had just gone on sale. In October 2008, after Lehman’s fall, another technological innovation was more quietly unveiled. A paper published online under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto described and advocated a form
The Human Resources landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years due to the challenges that HR professionals face across different industries. As organizations look to manage their workforces in the aftermath of the pandemic and during a financially turbulent decade HR leaders have had to evolve and deliver on various aspects of the Employee
Jade’s face peered out at me through the Zoom window, one of 25 faces in an elementary music class that recently went fully remote during the pandemic. Although Jade was only in the fifth grade, she had decided, like many others her age, that she was not into music. Trying to motivate students to learn
Accenture has released the latest edition of its much anticipated Technology Vision report, shedding light into the top technology trends for 2023 and beyond. At the heart of all emerging digital innovations are four core technologies. According to the authors of the 115-page report, technology will in the coming decades play an exceptional role in
Whether it is about building new entrepreneurial ventures or paving a way through challenging situations and potential threats, aspiring women entrepreneurs in India are bringing about a revolution and contributing largely to the Indian economy. The tech industry is seeing women carving their way and proudly crafting the tech scene in the country, by leading
The last few years have been characterized by an overwhelming amount of change for customers and marketplaces. From supply chain shortages to shifts in customer channel preferences, organizations have struggled to catch up and keep pace with customers’ evolving needs and expectations. Such disruptions have also required all types of organizations to engage their target
