Scaling impact: success factors for scaling social startups

Abstract

Scaling social startups is crucial for amplifying their impact, yet they face unique challenges. This work project explores the success factors that enable social startups to scale effectively. By developing a conceptual framework grounded in literature and validated through qualitative interviews, the study highlights essential elements for scaling success. Internal factors include financial resources, scalable processes, leadership excellence, strategic planning and impact measurement, innovation, and effective communication. External factors are a broad network, regulatory and political support, and an impactful market alignment.