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Corresponding Author:
Dariari Robert
Dept. Information System, Eesp Incorporation, British Indian Ocean Territory
Email: [email protected]
1. INTRODUCTION
In an increasingly sophisticated digital era, the success of startup companies that utilize artificial
intelligence (AI) as an essential element in business is attracting attention. Predicting the success of AI-
enabled startups in a rapidly evolving digital economy is a complex challenge. However, thanks to advances
in machine learning (ML) technology, various techniques can now be applied to predict the success of these
startups[1][2][3].
This research aims to explore and apply effective machine learning techniques to predict startup suc-
cess using AI in the digital economy, using a joint SmartPLS and machine learning approach. The main focus
of this research is to gain deeper insight into the factors that contribute to the success of AI startups[4].
The research method used includes collecting historical data on AI-powered startups, including vari-
ous attributes such as market size, team capabilities, funding levels, and other factors related to startup success.
2. RESEARCH METHOD
In this study, some questionnaires were obtained by distributing them using Google Forms to startups[11].
The questionnaire data had five variables and ten indicators, 5x10 = 50 indicators, targeting 100 samples. Then
this data is processed using machine learning analysis such as supervised learning and K-Nearest Neighbor
(KNN), which is equipped with the Python programming language, as well as using Smartpls such as outer
model analysis, inner model analysis, and hypothesis testing, which will complement this research[12]. Can be
seen in Figure 1.
The use of Supervised Learning research methods, such as K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), has several
objectives that might be achieved, including:
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• Classification: One of the main goals of Supervised Learning is to classify. Using KNN, you can type
new data into the correct class based on existing patterns in the previously labeled training data[13][14].
For example, you can classify an email as ”spam” or ”non-spam” based on the email’s features.
• Prediction: The Supervised Learning method is also used to predict continuous or discrete values[15]. In
this case, KNN can predict values based on training data closest to the new data. For example, you can
expect the price of a house based on the attributes that the house has[16].
• Identify Patterns: Supervised Learning can help identify patterns present in training data[17]. KNN, as
a non-parametric method, can help identify complex patterns in data by looking at a group of nearest
neighbours. This can help you understand the relationships between variables and find valuable insights
from the data.
• Pattern Recognition: In some cases, the goal of Supervised Learning is to recognize specific patterns in
new data based on previously known patterns[18]. For example, in facial recognition, KNN can identify
a person’s face based on previously recognized facial patterns.
Dimensionality reduction: Supervised learning methods can also reduce dimensionality, i.e. reducing
the number of features in the data without losing important information[19]. KNN can help identify the most
relevant features or combine similar features in the analysis[20].
It is essential to adjust the research objectives using the Supervised Learning method, including KNN.
Each method has different strengths and weaknesses and needs to be considered according to the characteristics
of the data and your research objectives[21].
The use of the SmartPLS research method, which includes outer model analysis, inner model analysis,
and hypothesis testing, has several objectives that might be achieved, including:
Analisis Outer Model:
Indicator Validity: The objective of the outer model analysis is to evaluate the validity of the construct
(other variables) by examining the validity of the associated indicators. This involves assessing the quality of
indicators, such as convergent and discriminant construct validity[22].
Indicator Reliability: The outer model analysis also aims to examine the reliability of the indicators,
namely the extent to which the hands used in measuring the construct are reliable.
Selection of Indicators: In the outer model analysis, you can also select indicators to ensure that the
arrows represent the construct you want to measure.
Analisis Inner Model:
Structural Model: The inner model analysis aims to build and test a structural model that reflects the
causal relationship between its latent variables. This involves determining the relationship between variables
and testing the significance of the relationship.
Causality and Influence: Analysis of the inner model helps identify direct and indirect influences
between the variables in the model. This can help explain cause-and-effect relationships and understand the
underlying mechanisms between these variables.
Model Validity: The internal model analysis also aims to evaluate the validity of the model as a whole,
namely the extent to which the built model matches the observed data.
Hypothesis test:
Statistical Test: Hypothesis testing aims to test the statistical validity of the relationships proposed in
the structural model. The bootstrapping method is often used in SmartPLS to generate interval estimates and
test the significance of the path coefficient.
Hypothesis Confirmation: Hypothesis testing helps to confirm or reject the proposed research hypoth-
esis based on statistical analysis results. This allows you to infer the relationships between the variables needed
in your research. (H1): Trust significantly impacts the success of the digital economy. (H2): Security signifi-
cantly impacts the success of the digital economy. (H3): Effectiveness and efficiency significantly impact the
success of the digital economy. (H4): The positive impact of facilitating the success of the digital economy.
(H5): Performance skills significantly impact digital economy success. Through outer model analysis, inner
model analysis, and hypothesis testing in SmartPLS, you can gain deeper insights into the causality relationship
between variables and the validity of the model you build. This will strengthen the interpretation of research
results and support the conclusions drawn.
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In Table 1. It is a target that will fill out the data questionnaire in this study; four categories will be
used; in category one, there are two gender categories, both men with a frequency of 35 proportion of 35%,
and women with a frequency of 65 proportions 65%. Category 2 is an age category with four levels, level 1,
age 15-20 years, with a frequency of 15 the proportion of 15%; level 2, age 21-25 years, with a frequency of 30
proportions 30%; level 3 age 26-30 years with a frequency of 20 proportions 20%, level 4 age 31¿ Years with
frequency. The 3rd category from the education side of a startup preneur has four levels, 1st level is uneducated
with a frequency of 10 10% proportion, 2nd level is junior high school equivalent with a frequency of 15 15%
proportion, 3rd level is high school equivalent with a frequency of 35 35% proportion, 4th level undergraduate
with a frequency of 40 the proportion of 40%. The 4th category aims to discover the reasons for using Machine
Learning and SmartPls to Predict the Success of AI-Enabled Startups in the Digital Economy. This study is
divided into four levels, level 1 regarding wanting to know the prediction system of artificial intelligence (AI)
with a frequency of 35 proportions 35%; the 2nd level concerns the ease of startup success systems in the digital
economy with a frequency of 25 the proportion of 25%, the 3rd level regarding a sound security system with
a frequency of 17 the proportion of 17%, the 4th level regarding increasing effectiveness and efficiency with a
frequency of 23 the proportion of 23%.
Table 1 is a target reference for people filling out the questionnaire form data.
Table 2. This questionnaire question data will be submitted to 100 samples to support this research.
There are five variables and ten indicators in each variable. In total, 50 indicators will be included in a ques-
tionnaire.
Based on the recap of the questionnaire above using five variables and ten indicators with 100 samples,
the values are as follows: Strongly agree, total = 28, percentage = 56%. Agree, amount = 15, percentage =
30%. Neutral number = 6, percentage 12%. Disagree total = 1, percentage 2%. Strongly disagree amount = 0,
percentage 0%.
The impact of machine learning techniques to predict the success of ai-enabled startups in the digital
economy has a positive/credible outcome for successful digital economy startups.
Figure 2 is a display of the results of validating smart-pls ver 4.0 from the 3 questionnaires above in
the form of 5 variables and 10 indicators, resulting in a sample of 100, of course, the scope is by this research
to obtain an analysis of artificial intelligence, business performance, business talent, start (stop) business and
as an entrepreneur.
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The R square table in Table 3 predicts that the positive response is high enough to implement a digital
economy startup. It can be seen in the 3 points above showing point 1 business performance R square 0.860
proves a strong value, R square adjusted 0.847 proves a substantial value resulting in the highest value in the
position to 2. Point 2 Start (or stop) a business R square 0.870 proves a substantial value, R square adjusted
0.865 proves a strong value with the highest value among the others. Point 3 startupreneur store R square 0.669
proves a substantial value, R square adjusted 0.646 proves a strong value but has the lowest result. Point 4
talent digital store R square 0.807 proves a substantial value, R square adjusted 0.803 proves a strong value,
has a value result in 3rd position from the others.
The explanation in Table 4 of the cronbach’s alpha table contains validation results regarding the
response of artificial intelligence in digital economic startups by calculating cronbach’s alpha, composite re-
liability (rho a), composite reliability (rho c), and average variance extract (AVE). The results of the variable
points above can be stated/proved to be accepted, because they are in accordance with the general provi-
sions/qualifications of the smart-pls technique.
The image above is a graphical bootstrapping which aims to obtain significance level values (p-value)
and path coefficients (t-statistics) from 5 hypotheses determined by a significant explanation in achieving dig-
ital economy startup success using artificial intelligence applying 5 variables and 10 indicators. The highest
variable point is in the business performance variable, namely 0.978; the second position is followed by the
digital talent variable, namely 0.889; the third position is in the startup store variable, namely 0.673 and the last
or lowest position is in the start (or stop) a business variable, namely 0.570.
4. CONCLUSION
Based on the research analysis above, it can be interpreted regarding the role of artificial intelligence
in digital economy startups using machine learning collaboration and SmartPLs ver 4.0. This research uses
5 variables 10 indicators with 100 response samples to assess the success of digital economy startups using
artificial intelligence has 5 core points, namely artificial intelligence, business performance, startup-preneur
store, digital talent and start (or stop) a business. The results of the smart-pls 4.0 method on 5 hypothesis testing
and machine learning supervision of iris learning with the euclidean KNN formula and Python programming
produce the following:
Hypothesis 1 (H1): Trust has a significant impact on the success of the digital economy. Hypothe-
sis 2 (H2): Security can have a significant impact on the success of the digital economy. Hypothesis 3 (H3):
Effectiveness and efficiency have a significant impact on the success of the digital economy, which can be ac-
cepted. Hypothesis 4 (H4): The positive impact of facilitating the success of the digital economy is acceptable.
Hypothesis 5 (H5): Performance skills have a significant impact on digital economy success
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