Impact of Digital Innovation and Software Development on Entrepreneurial Performance

ABSTRACT: The high rate of digital innovation and software development has reshaped the entrepreneurial environment, but several small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the new economies have faced challenges in utilizing these technologies. It is a conceptual paper that studies the role of digital innovation and software development in the performance of the entrepreneur with emphasis on how technological adoption, managerial ability, and strategic alignment contribute to the performance of the innovation and competitiveness. The research paper shows an increasing research gap in terms of how the capability to digital transformation can be converted into quantifiable entrepreneurial success. The paper has incorporated the views of the Resource-Based View (RBV), Dynamic Capabilities Theory and the Entrepreneurial Orientation Theory, using a conceptual approach that relies on secondary data, comprising scholarly journals, books, reports as well as historical analyses. The literature review indicates that companies that make use of digital tools, agile systems, and software solutions gain flexibility in their operations, the presence of innovation, and long-term growth. Nonetheless, poor leadership, digital skills, and institutional support are important obstacles. The research suggests the implementation of combined digital solutions, the investment in human resources growth, and enhancement of the policy frameworks that would foster the innovation ecosystems. In general, digital innovation and software capabilities play a key role in improving performance and resilience of entrepreneurs in a rapidly competitive and technological world. KEYWORDS: Digital Innovation, Software Development, Entrepreneurial Performance, Dynamic Capabilities, SMEs.