From a “Makeshift Troupe” to “Grand Accomplishment”: The “Seven Dragon Balls” Strategy on the Entrepreneurial Journey

Shuai Li ()
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Shuai Li: University of Oulu

Chapter Chapter 2 in Bridging the Innovation Gap, 2026, pp 17-25 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Using the metaphor of “Seven Dragon Balls,” this chapter explores the crucial steps from startup to success, emphasizing the importance of assembling and coordinating seven core elements: vision and strategy, technological invention, market insight, operational excellence, capital management, talent development, and risk control. It guides entrepreneurs on identifying missing “Dragon Balls” and balancing strategic timing—knowing when to act versus when to wait—to achieve steady growth and ultimate victory in complex markets

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-22652-5_2

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