Causal recipes for turning fin-tech freelancers into smart entrepreneurs

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent to which fin-tech freelancers are interested in further development of their own business and receive funding for launching and upscaling their start-up. Design/methodology/approach Using a fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), this study examines how experience in dealing with different fin-tech solutions, online reputation, innovation, capabilities and interest to apply for funding affect the desired outcome: turning freelancing services into entrepreneurial initiatives. Findings Fin-tech enables freelancers to become smart entrepreneurs and tailors their experience to capture entrepreneurial opportunities allowing them to apply for funding to a large range of instruments. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to a small sample of fin-tech entrepreneurs and the generalization of results calls for caution. Originality/value A configurational framework aiming to turn fin-tech freelancers into entrepreneurs is proposed, which encompasses the antecedent conditions of personal experience, reputation, innovation and commitment to find money for creating start-ups.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Recetas causales para transformar a los profesionales libres fin-tech en emprendedores inteligentes
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Journal: Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (JIK) ; ISSN: 2444-569X ; Volume: 4 ; Year: 2019 ; Issue: 3 ; Pages: 196-201 ; Amsterdam: Elsevier

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Management ; Entrepreneurship ; Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
• Subject: Entrepreneurship ; Fin-tech ; Freelancing ; Innovation ; Reputation

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Damian, Daniela ; Manea, Ciprian
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Elsevier
• (where): Amsterdam
• (when): 2019

Further information

• DOI: doi:10.1016/j.jik.2019.01.003
• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/260906
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:43 AM CET