Digital Leadership, Platform Capability, and Business Model Innovation in Start-Ups In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, start-ups face intense pressure to innovate rapidly while operating with limited resources. Digital leadership, digital platform capability, and digital business model innovation have emerged as three interrelated forces that determine whether start-ups can survive, scale, and compete in technology-driven markets. The Role of Digital Leadership in Start-Ups Digital leadership goes beyond traditional management skills. It reflects a leader’s ability to envision digital opportunities, embrace emerging technologies, and foster a culture of experimentation and learning. In start-ups, digital leaders play a critical role in setting strategic direction, encouraging agility, and aligning digital initiatives with business goals. Their mindset directly influences how effectively digital tools and platforms are adopted and integrated into daily operations. Digital Platfor...
Does Public Data Openness Promote Urban Green Innovation Cooperation? Evidence from China Introduction As cities face mounting pressure to achieve economic growth while reducing environmental impact, green innovation has become a central pillar of sustainable urban development. At the same time, governments around the world are increasingly embracing public data openness as a tool to enhance transparency, efficiency, and innovation. But an important question remains: can opening public data actually promote cooperation in urban green innovation? Drawing on evidence from China, this post explores how public data openness influences collaboration among cities in developing green technologies and sustainable solutions. Why Public Data Openness Matters Public data openness refers to the free and accessible release of government-held data, including information on environmental quality, energy use, transportation, and industrial activity. When such data is openly shared, it reduces in...