@inbook{4f23c0bc318e4fc28ca4e7c2c8baf2b2,
title = "How Does a Successful Entrepreneur Look Like?",
abstract = "This research investigates the significant role of entrepreneurs in driving the success of startup ventures, a perspective widely acknowledged by the venture capitalist community. Utilizing LinkedIn profiles as primary data sources, our study aims to identify key attributes that distinguish successful entrepreneurs from their less prosperous counterparts during the launch of their respective companies. Through a comprehensive examination of factors such as professional background, educational achievements, and skill competencies, our analysis aims to uncover discernible differences between thriving and struggling entrepreneurs. Employing robust analytical methodologies, our findings elucidate distinct characteristics that serve as reliable indicators of entrepreneurial success. This scholarly inquiry not only advances our understanding of the intricate relationship between entrepreneurial traits and venture outcomes but also highlights the effectiveness of digital footprint analysis, particularly LinkedIn profiles, as a valuable tool for predicting entrepreneurial potential. The implications of these insights extend to informing strategic decision-making processes and fostering the development of future entrepreneurial ventures within the dynamic landscape of innovation and enterprise.",
keywords = "Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Human Capital, Startup, Success",
author = "Pablo Hernandez-Martin and Sallan, \{Jose Maria\} and Didier Grimaldi",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.",
year = "2025",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-031-82334-3\_94",
language = "English",
series = "Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies",
publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH",
pages = "536--541",
booktitle = "Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies",
address = "Germany",
}