Analysis of Start-up Success Factors by AER Case

AER(Asan Entrepreneur Review)사례를 통한 스타트업 기업의 성공요인 분석

  • Lee, Sangjo (Venture Business Administration, Dankook University) ;
  • Nam, Jungmin (Venture Business Administration, Dankook University)
  • Received : 2018.01.15
  • Accepted : 2018.04.17
  • Published : 2018.04.30

Abstract

A main purpose of this research is to identify success factors of start-up based on the AER case study. As a result of case analysis, In the early stage, the success factors of start-up are the entrepreneur's history, experience, expertise, prompt judgment, problem-solving ability, the capacity and teamwork of its members, business networks and supporting government start-ups. In the commercialization stage, securing commercialization and investment funds, timing, differentiation strategy, overseas advancement, and acceptance of customer feedback are important. In the growth stage (maturity stage), new product launches and diversification, and establishment of organizational culture are important. Based on the results of this analysis, this study sought success factors and implications for each stage and sought research directions in the future.

본 연구는 아산나눔재산의 AER사례를 중심으로 스타트업의 성공요인을 ERIS모델을 기반으로 창업단계, 상업화단계, 정착단계로 구분하여 분석하고 결과를 도출하였다. 사례분석 결과, 스타트업의 ERIS모델별 성공요인으로 창업단계에는 창업가의 창업 이력 및 경력, 분야경험 및 전문지식, 신속한 판단력과 문제해결이며, 구성원의 역량 및 팀웍, 네트워크, 정부의 창업지원 등이다. 상업화단계에는 사업화 및 투자자금 확보, 타이밍, 차별화전략, 해외진출, 고객의견 수용 등이며, 성장(성숙)단계에는 신제품 출시 및 다각화, 조직문화의 수립 등이었다. 본 연구는 이러한 분석결과를 바탕으로 각 단계별 성공요인 및 시사점을 도출하고 향후 연구방향을 모색하였다.

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