The Influence of Technology, Social Capital and Leadership on ‎Entrepreneurial Performance Mediated by Innovation (Study on ‎Msmes in Gowa District, South Sulawesi Province)‎

  • Authors

    • Syahrir Sultan Doctoral Program in Management Science, Postgraduate Program, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
    • Cepi Pahlevi Lecturer, Prof, Postgraduate Program, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
    • Wahda Lecturer, Dr, Postgraduate Program, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
    • Wardhani Hakim Lecturer, Dr, Postgraduate Program, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
    https://doi.org/10.14419/d859p709

    Received date: July 30, 2025

    Accepted date: September 8, 2025

    Published date: October 5, 2025

  • Innovation; Entrepreneurial Performance; Leadership; Social Capital; Technopreneurship

  • Abstract

    The population is all 57,421 MSME owners in Gowa Regency. The sample is 136 people, consisting of business owners focused on the food ‎and beverage and mixed goods business. This research sample focuses on the food, beverage, and mixed goods business sectors. The ‎consideration for the sample in this research is that the respondent has a minimum high school education level, the business has been running ‎for at least three years, and the minimum turnover is IDR 5,000,000 per month. The analysis method uses SEM Amos. The results showed ‎that Technopreneurship has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial performance. Technopreneurship has a significant effect on innovation. ‎Social capital has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial performance. Social capital has a positive and significant effect on innovation. ‎Leadership has a positive and significant impact on entrepreneurial performance. Leadership has a positive and significant effect on innovation. ‎Innovation has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial performance. Technopreneurship has a positive and significant effect on ‎entrepreneurial performance, mediated by innovation. Social capital, mediated by innovation, has a positive and significant effect on  ‎Entrepreneurial Performance. Leadership has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial performance, mediated by innovation‎.

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    Sultan, S., Pahlevi , C. ., Wahda, & Hakim, W. . (2025). The Influence of Technology, Social Capital and Leadership on ‎Entrepreneurial Performance Mediated by Innovation (Study on ‎Msmes in Gowa District, South Sulawesi Province)‎. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(6), 142-151. https://doi.org/10.14419/d859p709