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Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology
ISSN : 30483832     EISSN : 30482208     DOI : 10.70177/jseact
Core Subject : Science,
Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology is an international forum for the publication of peer-reviewed integrative review articles, special thematic issues, reflections or comments on previous research or new research directions, interviews, replications, and intervention articles - all pertaining to the research fields of Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology research. All publications provide breadth of coverage appropriate to a wide readership in Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology research depth to inform specialists in that area. We feel that the rapidly growing Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology community is looking for a journal with this profile that we can achieve together. Submitted papers must be written in English for initial review stage by editors and further review process by minimum two international reviewers.
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DIGITAL-PRENEURSHIP WITH A SOCIAL MISSION: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Misran Misran; Jung Yuna; Lim Haeun
Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jseact.v3i3.4114

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Rapid digital transformation has accelerated the emergence of digital-preneurship as a strategic driver of innovation, business competitiveness, and socioeconomic development. Rising demand for equitable economic participation has increased expectations that digital enterprises should generate not only financial returns but also measurable social value through community empowerment, employment creation, and digital inclusion. This study aimed to examine how creative technologies integrated with a social mission contribute to inclusive economic growth by strengthening entrepreneurial performance and sustainable value creation. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was employed, combining quantitative evidence from organizational performance indicators, digital platform analytics, innovation capability assessments, and standardized entrepreneurship measures with qualitative data from semi-structured interviews, organizational observations, focus group discussions, and institutional document analysis. Findings showed that enterprises integrating creative technologies with explicit social objectives significantly improved innovation capability, revenue growth, employment generation, digital inclusion, customer reach, community participation, and long-term business sustainability compared with conventional entrepreneurial models. Qualitative evidence further indicated that institutional collaboration, entrepreneurial leadership, technological capability, and community engagement strengthened social impact and organizational resilience. The results confirm that digital-preneurship is most effective when technological innovation is intentionally aligned with inclusive development objectives, supported by responsible innovation, collaborative governance, and human-centered entrepreneurial ecosystems in practice.
NAVIGATING THE “VALLEY OF DEATH” AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON RESILIENCE AND PIVOTING STRATEGIES IN EARLY-STAGE SOCIAL START-UPS Jeroen de Vries; Jennifer Taylor; Robert Harris
Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology Vol. 3 No. 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jseact.v3i4.2952

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Early-stage social start-ups often face significant challenges as they navigate the “Valley of Death,” a critical phase where financial instability, market uncertainties, and operational difficulties frequently lead to failure. Resilience and pivoting are crucial strategies that can enable these ventures to survive and thrive during this challenging period. This study explores the resilience and pivoting strategies employed by social start-ups in their early stages, focusing on how these strategies contribute to overcoming obstacles and ensuring long-term sustainability. The primary aim is to empirically assess the relationship between resilience, pivoting, and the survival of early-stage social start-ups. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines qualitative interviews with 20 social entrepreneurs and quantitative surveys to gather data on pivoting decisions, resilience-building practices, and their impact on business success. The findings indicate that 62% of the start-ups pivoted their business models, with a significant correlation between pivoting strategies and increased revenue and sustainability. Resilient start-ups that diversified their funding sources and strengthened community networks demonstrated a higher likelihood of surviving the “Valley of Death.” The study concludes that resilience and pivoting are essential strategies for early-stage social start-ups to overcome financial and operational challenges. Social entrepreneurs must adopt flexible, adaptive approaches to ensure the sustainability of their ventures. This research contributes to the literature on social entrepreneurship by providing a deeper understanding of resilience and pivoting in the context of social start-ups.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AS TOOLS FOR EMPOWERMENT Vera Selviana Adoe; Amin Zaki; Faisal Razak
Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology Vol. 3 No. 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jseact.v3i4.4440

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Digital storytelling has become an increasingly important strategy for social enterprises seeking to communicate social missions, strengthen community visibility, and expand opportunities through creative technologies. This study aimed to examine how digital storytelling supports empowerment by enhancing narrative agency, digital competence, stakeholder engagement, and access to social and economic opportunities. A qualitative multiple-case study design was employed involving six social enterprises and 30 participants, including founders, communication staff, and community beneficiaries. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and analysis of 180 digital storytelling materials, then examined using thematic analysis and cross-case comparison. The findings showed that empowerment was strongest when community members actively participated in selecting themes, producing content, reviewing representations, and determining story dissemination. Increased digital reach did not automatically produce economic empowerment; stronger outcomes emerged when storytelling was combined with transferable digital skills, responsive communication systems, market access, and partnership networks. The study concludes that creative technologies become meaningful tools for empowerment when they are embedded in participatory, ethical, and opportunity-oriented organizational practices. Digital storytelling should therefore be understood not merely as a promotional technique, but as a mechanism for strengthening voice, capability, participation, recognition, and sustainable social value creation within contemporary social enterprise ecosystems and communities.