Drawing from Goffman's original observations on stigma and the consequences of
interactions between the stigmatized and supportive or stigmatizing audiences, we conduct …

Over the last two decades, the sociology of entrepreneurship has exploded as an area of
academic inquiry. Most of this research has been focused on understanding the …

The labor market value of former entrepreneurs remains unclear, with both theory and
empirical evidence offering mixed conclusions. We suggest that the timing of entrepreneurial …

A great deal of research on entrepreneurial exit focuses on the potential challenges
entrepreneurs may face when launching a new venture, but very little is known about those …

Many entrepreneurs start their businesses while staying employed. Although such
businesses are theorized to have positive and negative effects on employers' businesses …

Studies associated with critical analyses of entrepreneurship education (EE) highlight the
predominance of literatures that focus closely on the positive aspects of entrepreneurship …

Abstract Research Summary Previous literature has documented a large short‐term
earnings gap for entrepreneurs that return to the wage sector. Using matched employer …

Entrepreneurial firms, due to their size and limited resources, are at a significant
disadvantage when it comes to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent. These challenges …

We introduce a new measure of human capital, defined as employees' former involvement in
entrepreneurship. Such entrepreneurial human capital (EHC) complements traditional …

Do employers perceive former entrepreneurs as suitable candidates for paid employment?
We argue that (positive and negative) stereotypes and uncertainty drive employability …