Global before birth: A study of internationalization mindsets of entrepreneurs

Our research finds that even before a start-up has formed, combination of the entrepreneur’s willingness and ability to internationalize determines likelihood an entrepreneur will in fact internationalize. Even venture is launched, entrepreneurs already have internationalization mindset influences their engagement activities later on entrepreneurial process. Two hundred thirteen early-stage business accelerator participated this research. Using intake data, we mapped profiles. years after intake, observed actual behavior firms. We discuss implications our for entrepreneurship policy makers, support organizations, accelerators, entrepreneurs.