Exploring the Linkages between Entrepreneurial Knowledge Capital and Enterprise Performance: A Comprehensive Study

Abstract

This study delves into the intricate relationship between entrepreneurial knowledge capital (EKC) and enterprise performance, aiming to uncover the mechanisms through which knowledge assets drive organizational success. Recognizing knowledge as a critical resource for entrepreneurial ventures, this research adopts a multidimensional perspective to conceptualize and measure EKC, encompassing aspects such as entrepreneurial experience, education, skills, networks, and expertise. Through a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, this study empirically examines the impact of EKC on various dimensions of enterprise performance, including financial performance, innovation outcomes, market competitiveness, and resilience to environmental changes. Moreover, it investigates the mediating role of innovation capabilities, strategic adaptability, and resource utilization in the relationship between EKC and enterprise performance. Additionally, this research explores contextual factors, such as industry characteristics, institutional environments, and organizational culture, that may moderate the effects of EKC on enterprise performance. The findings contribute to both theoretical understanding and practical implications by shedding light on the pathways through which entrepreneurial knowledge capital influences organizational success and by offering strategic insights for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders to leverage and enhance EKC to drive sustainable growth and competitiveness in dynamic market environments.