Startup survival: the role of human capital, initial firm characteristics, and network resources

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the factors contributing to the survival of startups, focusing on human capital, firm characteristics, and network resources.
• Analyzed the impact of human capital and network resources on startup success.
• Employed statistical analysis to evaluate initial firm characteristics and their influence on survival rates.
• High levels of human capital significantly increase the chances of startup survival.
• Strong network resources correlated with improved firm outcomes within the initial years of operation.