Entrepreneurship in the context of permanent crisis: the role of community support

Abstract In an era of persistent crises, the determinants of technological performance are undergoing a radical transformation. Existing research primarily addresses technological performance under stable conditions, offering insights that fall short during continual crises. To enhance technological performance amid uncertainty, our study of 489 Israeli tech-founders reveals that psychological capital and a strong sense of community belonging are pivotal. These entrepreneurial factors catalyze ecosystem support and opportunities, converting conventional drivers into potent engines of growth. Through mixed methods, advanced Natural Language Processing, and robust statistical analysis, we reveal how entrepreneurial strengths optimize resource utilization. Through interviews, we extract topics and sentiments associated with these factors during crises, showing that a sense of belonging acts as a positive anchor. Questionnaire results further reveal the mediating effects of these internal factors. Our methodology bridges conceptual and empirical gaps, offering new insights to decode technological success in uncertain times. The implications extend beyond theory, providing actionable strategies for tech leaders, policymakers, and innovation ecosystems facing ongoing instability.