Journal of Intelligent Strategic Management

Journal of Intelligent Strategic Management

Strategic Intelligence and Resilience in Startups: A Data-Based Study of Entrepreneurs’ Lived Experience

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Hadi Shabani 1
Mohammad Reza Hamidizadeh 2
Hossein Vazifeh Doost 3
1 Entrepreneurship Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Department of Business Administration, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
3 Department of Business Administration, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Abstract
Problem Statement and Objective:In the Iranian economic context, where stagflation has become a persistent and critical challenge, startups—due to their fragile organizational structures and limited resources—are highly vulnerable to instability and failure. Under such conditions, enhancing organizational resilience through strategic intelligence becomes a vital necessity. Despite increasing academic attention to resilience, there remains a notable theoretical and empirical gap regarding comprehensive models based on real-world experiences of entrepreneurs, particularly in emerging economies like Iran. This study seeks to address this gap by designing and explaining an integrated model that demonstrates how strategic intelligence can strengthen resilience in startups.
Methodology:This research adopts an empirical approach focused on the in-depth analysis of entrepreneurs’ lived experiences in dynamic environments. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 14 founders and executives of active startups. Through rigorous analytical coding, a conceptual model was developed. The model was subsequently validated using a researcher-designed questionnaire and tested quantitatively through statistical analysis via SPSS and Smart PLS software.
Findings:The data analysis identified five core components shaping strategic intelligence in startups: intelligent data gathering and processing, structured storage and access to information, the application of predictive algorithms and artificial intelligence, development of data-driven reactive strategies, and reengineering operational processes in times of economic crisis. The findings indicated that each of these components significantly contributes to enhancing organizational resilience. The proposed model exhibited robust explanatory power in stagflationary contexts.
Conclusion:The final model provides a practical framework for a deeper understanding of the interconnection between strategic intelligence and organizational resilience in startups. It facilitates adaptability and sustainability in turbulent economic conditions and serves as a valuable tool for policymakers, support institutions, and executive managers in shaping financial, technological, and institutional decisions.
Keywords
Strategic Intelligence
Resilience
Startups
Stagflation
Lived Experience

Subjects

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