StartCards - A method for early-stage software startups

course of 4 AR cycles. During the AR process, the method was used by 44 student startup teams in a practical course setting. Data from the use of the method was collected through self-reporting in the form of modified learning diaries, mentoring meetings with the startup teams, and a qualitative survey. Results: We consider the current version of StartCards useful for early-stage startups based on the data we have collected. The method can also be used as a pedagogical tool in startup education. Conclusions: The paper presents the first published version of the method. While work on the method continues, the method is deemed ready for use.

• Publication year

  2023

• Venue

  Information and Software Technology

• Publication date

  2023-04-01

• Fields of study

  Computer Science, Education

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  DOI 10.1016/j.infsof.2023.107224
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