Habitual Entrepreneurship

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT AND RESEARCH OBJECTIVE

1.2 STRUCTURE OF THE THESIS

2 CONCEPTS

2.1 TYPOLOGY OF ENTREPRENEURS

2.2 HABITUAL ENTREPRENEURS

2.2.1 Serial Entrepreneurs

2.2.2 Portfolio Entrepreneurs

2.2.3 Fallen Entrepreneurs

3 THEORETICAL FOUNDATION

3.1 LITERATURE REVIEW

3.1.1 Population of Habitual Entrepreneurs

3.1.2 Characteristics of Habitual Entrepreneurs

3.1.3 Performance of Habitual Entrepreneurs and their Ventures

3.2 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

3.3 ANALYTICAL SET-UP

3.3.1 Premises

3.3.2 Dependent Variables

3.3.3 Independent Variables

4 EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS

4.1 RESEARCH DESIGN

4.2 DATA COLLECTION

4.3 DECLARATION OF VARIABLES

4.4 ANALYSIS

4.4.1 Sequence of the Analysis

4.4.2 Methods of Analysis

4.5 RESULTS

4.5.1 Sample Comparison

4.5.2 Population of Habitual Entrepreneurs in Germany

4.5.3 Characteristics of Habitual Entrepreneurs in Germany

4.5.4 Performance of German Habitual Entrepreneurs and their Ventures

4.6 INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSION

5 CONCLUSION

5.1 SUMMARY

5.2 CRITICAL REFLECTION – LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

5.3 FUTURE RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES

Research Objective and Key Themes

The primary objective of this study is to bridge the research gap concerning habitual entrepreneurship in Germany by developing a comprehensive typology, providing a thorough literature review, and conducting an empirical analysis to improve the understanding of habitual entrepreneurs, their characteristics, and their performance.

• Typology of habitual entrepreneurship (serial vs. portfolio founders).
• Empirical analysis of German habitual entrepreneurs' population and demographics.
• Investigation of entrepreneurial performance and venture success determinants.
• Examination of the impact of experience on entrepreneurial ventures.
• Development of a theoretical framework incorporating multi-venture perspectives.

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Summary of Chapters

1 INTRODUCTION: This chapter outlines the research problem regarding the lack of empirical data on habitual entrepreneurs in Germany and defines the scope of the study.

2 CONCEPTS: This chapter establishes the theoretical definitions of entrepreneur types and introduces a new nomenclature for habitual founders, including serial and portfolio entrepreneurs.

3 THEORETICAL FOUNDATION: This chapter reviews existing literature on habitual entrepreneurship and constructs the theoretical framework utilized for the empirical analysis.

4 EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS: This chapter details the research design, data collection via online survey, and statistical methods used to analyze the results regarding population and performance.

5 CONCLUSION: This chapter summarizes the key findings of the study, reflects on the limitations, and suggests perspectives for future research.

Keywords

Habitual Entrepreneurship, Serial Entrepreneurs, Portfolio Entrepreneurs, Fallen Entrepreneurs, Germany, Entrepreneurial Performance, Venture Creation, Business Ownership, Typology, Empirical Analysis, XING, Business Foundation, Entrepreneurial Experience, Venture Portfolio, Growth Prospects

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of this research?

The study focuses on the population, characteristics, and performance of habitual entrepreneurs—specifically serial and portfolio founders—within the German market.

What are the main research goals?

The goals are to develop a coherent typology for habitual entrepreneurs, analyze the current state of research through a literature review, and conduct an empirical study to understand German entrepreneurs better.

Which scientific methods are employed?

The study uses primary quantitative research through an online survey of XING members, followed by descriptive, univariate, multivariate, and regression analyses using SPSS.

What defines a habitual entrepreneur in this study?

A habitual entrepreneur is defined as someone who has previously established, purchased, or inherited a business and is currently actively involved in one or more ventures.

What role do the interviews play in the study?

Two interviews with successful German habitual entrepreneurs serve to provide qualitative insights and practical perspectives that complement the quantitative statistical results.

How does the study differentiate between serial and portfolio entrepreneurs?

The differentiation is based on the level of commitment to multiple ventures simultaneously versus sequentially, as well as the proportion of time dedicated to single versus multiple business activities.

What is a "fallen entrepreneur"?

A fallen entrepreneur is defined as an individual who has lost previous business involvements and does not currently have the required stakes to fit the active habitual categories, but remains part of the entrepreneurial history through their prior experience.

Does entrepreneurial experience improve performance?

The analysis indicates a positive correlation between the number of ventures undertaken and performance, though the number of years spent as an entrepreneur shows less significant impact.