This is a study is conducted by myPoll.AI, an academic research platform dedicated to advancing knowledge through rigorous and ethical survey research.
This research explores how entrepreneurs and funders navigate today’s evolving economic, technological, and social landscape. We are particularly interested in understanding strategies, challenges, and opportunities in building, financing, and sustaining innovative ventures.
What is this research about?
This study investigates how entrepreneurs and funders:
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Develop and adapt business strategies in dynamic environments.
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Make decisions around funding, investment, and capital allocation.
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Respond to broader structural changes (e.g., market volatility, digital transformation, sustainability concerns).
By combining survey-based insights and interviews with entrepreneurs and investors across sectors and geographies, this research seeks to:
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Identify emerging patterns in entrepreneurial strategy and investment behavior.
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Highlight barriers and opportunities for growth and innovation.
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Generate actionable knowledge for entrepreneurs, funders, and policymakers.
Why are we doing this research?
Entrepreneurs and funders play a central role in shaping innovation, economic resilience, and societal progress. Understanding their experiences and strategies is crucial to supporting entrepreneurship ecosystems, advancing effective funding models, and informing policies that foster innovation.
How will your data be used?
Your responses will be anonymized and aggregated with those of other participants to identify patterns and insights. Data may be included in academic publications, reports, and presentations aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, funders, and policymakers. By design, in this platform you will have the option to remain fully anonymous.
What will happen if you take part?
If you choose to participate, you may be asked to:
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Complete an AI-driven conversational survey (approximately 45–90 minutes).
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Share your experiences, perspectives, and insights as an entrepreneur or funder.
Participation is entirely voluntary.
Your privacy options
You may choose from two privacy options:
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By design, myPoll.AI provides full anonymity. We do not ask for your identifying information. Further, your responses will only appear in aggregated and anonymized form.
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Attribution – You may opt to be acknowledged by allowing your name, organization, and/or role to be included in reports or publications. To request this option, please email boroka.bo@ucd.ie
Regardless of your choice:
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Your responses and data will be securely stored on encrypted servers.
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Only the research team will have access to raw data.
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All personal records will be destroyed after the project concludes.
Benefits of taking part
By contributing, you will:
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Help advance understanding of how entrepreneurs and funders operate in today’s changing environment.
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Provide insights that may inform better policies, funding practices, and entrepreneurial support systems.
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Gain the opportunity to see your experiences and perspectives represented in academic and policy discussions.
Benefits to the researcher
Your participation helps myPoll.AI generate rigorous, high-quality research that informs academic publications, public policy, and practical entrepreneurship support.
Risks of taking part
The risks are minimal. You may feel uncomfortable sharing personal or professional challenges; however, you are free to decline any question. All responses are confidential unless you explicitly opt for attribution.
Can I withdraw?
Yes. You can withdraw at any time without giving a reason.
If you withdraw before anonymized analysis begins, your data will be deleted.
Once data has been anonymized and aggregated, withdrawal may no longer be possible.
How will I learn about the results?
A summary of findings will be made available to participants upon request.
Anonymized results may appear in:
Academic journals
Policy briefs
Public reports
Conference presentations
If you wish to receive updates, please indicate your interest by emailing us.
Contact Information
For questions or further information, please contact:
myPoll.AI Research Team