Abstract

Using social cognitive theory as a guide, this research seeks to explain the perceptions of current and aspiring Indian entrepreneurs. A multiple case study approach using 19 interviews with intellectuals provided qualitative data to conduct a cross-case analysis of the two groups with the qualitative analysis software NVivo. Rare insights from current and aspiring opportunity-motivated entrepreneurial Chevening Fellowships from a predominantly necessity-motivated context offer valuable insights into entrepreneurship in India. The findings reveal what entrepreneurship means to established entrepreneurs, their motivation for embarking on the entrepreneurial journey, the skills they require to be successful, the challenges they face and their strategies to sustain are mostly different to what aspiring entrepreneurs believe how it would be. Compiled recommendations may help strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, particularly in developing economy contexts, to help improve the 10% startup success rate.

中文翻译：

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推进印度的创业生态系统：与志奋领研究员的定性研究

摘要

这项研究以社会认知理论为指导，试图解释当前和有抱负的印度企业家的看法。采用多案例研究方法，对 19 名知识分子进行访谈，提供定性数据，利用定性分析软件 NVivo 对两组进行跨案例分析。来自当前和有抱负的机会驱动型创业志奋领奖学金的罕见见解，来自主要以必需品为动机的背景，为印度的创业提供了宝贵的见解。调查结果揭示了创业对老牌企业家意味着什么、他们踏上创业之旅的动机、他们成功所需的技能、他们面临的挑战以及他们的维持策略与有抱负的企业家所认为的大多不同。编制的建议可能有助于加强创业生态系统，特别是在发展中经济背景下，有助于提高 10% 的创业成功率。