An international study of early-stage entrepreneurship using global entrepreneurship monitor data

Purpose The goal of this study is to identify and validate some selected determinants early-stage entrepreneurial activity (ESEA) by assessing the impact knowledge skills (EK&S), fear failure (FoF), social status entrepreneurs (SSE) intentions (EI) on ESEA. Design/methodology/approach utilised cross-sectional data gathered Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) team from 49 countries, with a total 162,077 respondents. analyses involved correlation, simple regression path analyses, specific focus testing for mediated moderated effects. To complement statistical fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis was also employed. Findings revealed EK&S as primary drivers EI Also, effects FoF EI, inclusion improved model significantly. result showed that presence EK&S, SSE were sufficient but not necessary conditions Practical implications tested demonstrates importance well need mitigate factor in promoting activity. As such, support programmes seems justifiable. Originality/value findings provide deeper insight into intricate relationships underlie utilising combination techniques.