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Entrepreneurs with Disability: A Comprehensive Study in the Context of Uncertainty

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  • Mallikarjuna Iytha
  • Shivangi Tiwary
  • Anoushka Augustine

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The purpose of this research is to explore how disabled social entrepreneurs deal with uncertainty, the role of technology in entrepreneurial activities, and gendered implications on social entrepreneurship with uncertainty. The data are from understanding different secondary research that already exists on social entrepreneurship and disability, and the use of technology for the disabled. The discourse on social entrepreneurship and uncertainty, a mixed method of narrative and thematic analysis was chosen. The qualitative data have been analysed from peer-reviewed research papers, newspaper articles, journals and quantitative data from the global UN websites, and government. Entrepreneurs with disabilities (EwDs) have links to higher resilience in uncertainties and competencies that attribute to the development of their social enterprise. Technology also acts as a catalyst for EwDs in the face of uncertainty. An overarching limitation that emerged is the lack of data, and literature available on the implication of uncertainty in the context of disabled entrepreneurs. Information on disabled women is also limited. A social implication of this article is the empowerment of EwDs. They are equipped with entrepreneurial skills despite their disabilities. Besides, advocacy of technology can serve as a boon for the disabled community in the face of uncertainty. This research paper has been written using authentic data emerging from secondary research.

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  • Mallikarjuna Iytha & Shivangi Tiwary & Anoushka Augustine, 2024. "Entrepreneurs with Disability: A Comprehensive Study in the Context of Uncertainty," Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, vol. 10(1), pages 66-83, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:jouent:v:10:y:2024:i:1:p:66-83
    DOI: 10.1177/23939575231212053
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