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Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: Parasite Infection is Associated with Entrepreneurial Initiation, Engagement, and Performance

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dc.contributor.authorLerner, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorAlkærsig, Lars
dc.contributor.authorFitza, Markus
dc.contributor.authorLomberg, Carina
dc.contributor.authorJohnson, Stefanie
dc.contributor.rorhttps://ror.org/02jjdwm75
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-28T12:26:38Z
dc.date.available2025-01-28T12:26:38Z
dc.date.issued2019-10-22
dc.description.abstractThere is growing evidence that human biology and behavior are influenced by infectious microorganisms. One such microorganism is the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii (TG). Using longitudinal data covering the female population of Denmark, we extend research on the relationship between TG infection and entrepreneurial activity and outcomes. Results indicate that TG infection is associated with a subsequent increase in the probability of becoming an entrepreneur, and is linked to other outcomes including venture performance. With parasite behavioral manipulation antithetical to rational judgment, we join a growing conversation on biology and alternative drivers of business venturing.
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dc.identifier.citationLerner, D. A., Alkærsig, L., Fitza, M. A., Lomberg, C., & Johnson, S. K. (2021). Nothing ventured, nothing gained: Parasite infection is associated with entrepreneurial initiation, engagement, and performance. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 45(1), 118-144. https://doi.org/10.1177/1042258719890992
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1177/1042258719890992
dc.identifier.issn1540-6520
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14417/3491
dc.issue.number1
dc.journal.titleEntrepreneurship Theory and Practice
dc.language.isoen
dc.page.final144
dc.page.initial118
dc.page.total27
dc.publisherSage Journal
dc.relation.departmentEntrepreneurship
dc.relation.entityIE University
dc.relation.schoolIE Business School
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
dc.rights.accessRightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
dc.subject.keywordEntrepreneurship
dc.subject.keywordEntrepreneurial action
dc.subject.keywordEntry
dc.subject.keywordPersistence
dc.subject.keywordVenture performance
dc.subject.keywordBiology
dc.subject.keywordToxoplasma gondii
dc.subject.keywordToxoplasmosis
dc.subject.keywordParasite
dc.titleNothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: Parasite Infection is Associated with Entrepreneurial Initiation, Engagement, and Performance
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dc.volume.number45
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