Technology start-up companies in Hawaiʻi : common resources of those who have attained viability

Abstract

This study was to assess which resources of claimed value were used by technology start-up companies that have attained viability, as well as to assess how useful they ultimately were. An online survey was developed and administered to a community of technology enthusiast through a weekly e-newsletter. The survey was anonymous and called for self-qualification. Those who were willing to participate were required to provide general information about their company. A total of 22 respondents completed the survey that was made available for three and a half months. Results showed that out of the 28 total resources suspected to be of value to technology start-ups, only 17 of them were assessed to be actual Resources of Value (ROV).