Research on the Impact of Entrepreneurial Learning on the Business Model Innovation of Startups

Abstract

Entrepreneurial learning involves all kinds of learning activities carried out by enterprises in the process of development. It helps entrepreneurs, as the backbone of enterprises, master key entrepreneurial knowledge and solve practical problems encountered in entrepreneurship. It runs through the whole process of entrepreneurial activities. According to research, through entrepreneurial learning, start-ups can improve entrepreneurial opportunities, entrepreneurial dynamics, and other development potentials; additionally, it helps enterprises better grasp and make full use of opportunities, so as to promote business model innovation and enterprise development. In view of this, this paper focuses on the impact of entrepreneurial learning on the business model innovation of startups, expounds the connotation of entrepreneurial learning, analyzes the impact of entrepreneurial learning on the business model innovation of startups, and proposes strategies on how to promote the business model innovation of startups through entrepreneurial learning based on practice, so as to achieve a breakthrough in the bottleneck of development and provide reference for the innovation and development of more startups.

The relationship between Entrepreneurial Education and the Sustainable Development of SMEs in China: the mediating effect of Innovation Capability

“…Research worldwide has shown that Entrepreneurial Education is an important driver of innovation and business success (Naushad, 2022). In China, with the development of the market economy and policy support, Entrepreneurial Education is increasingly recognised as a key driver of growth and innovation for SMEs (Chu & Astillero, 2022). Research shows that entrepreneurs who have received high quality Entrepreneurial Education are more likely to achieve rapid business growth and market expansion (Saah, 2022).…”

“…Product and process innovations directly improve firms' productivity and market performance, while organisational and market innovations help firms optimise their management structure and explore new market segments (Naushad, 2022). Empirical studies have shown that improved innovation capabilities are significantly associated with business expansion and sustainable growth of SMEs (Chu & Astillero, 2022).…”

“…The breadth and depth of the educational content, the practicality of the teaching methods and the availability of resources have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the education and its contribution to innovation capacity (Saah, 2022). For example, case studies and hands-on exercises can significantly improve the ability of entrepreneurs to identify market opportunities, which, in turn, can contribute to the development of innovative practices (Chu & Astillero, 2022).…”

“…In the relationship between Entrepreneurial Education and SMEs sustainable development, innovation capability acts as a mediator variable to convey the role of education in influencing firm performance (Naushad, 2022). Comparative studies at home and abroad can not only show the general applicability of the mediation model, but also explore its particular manifestations in different cultural and economic contexts (Chu & Astillero, 2022).…”