The rise of software startup research: An insider’s view

Abstract

Software startup research is an emerging field of study that corresponds to the significance of software startups in the modern economy. The evolution of the software startup research field is inspected in this paper through an examination of the scientific publications and contributing disciplines. The crucial role played by the Computer Science discipline in the development of software startup research is highlighted, as well as the interdisciplinary collaboration happening in the field. An insider’s view is also offered on the contribution that a purposeful research network made to grow software startup research.