Factors Influencing Start-up Intentions among Women: A Study based on Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Data (2014-18)

Abstract

Start-ups are considered as engine of entrepreneurship development in a country. Today, Start-ups are mostly being created by young generation by using high technology methods and tools. These youngsters who venture into a career of start-up creation are being influenced by certain factors viz. cognitive factors of entrepreneurship, socio-economic factors of entrepreneurship etc. The current study is an attempt to identify those factors which are influencing intention for start-ups among women. This study has used panel data which has been collected under Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Project (during 2014-2017/18). A logistic regression technique has been used to test hypotheses placed in this study. The findings of this study suggest that networking with existing entrepreneurs or connections with entrepreneurs; knowledge and skill to start a business and opportunity sensing ability is significantly contributing to start-up intention among women respondents. Also, the study highlights that the fear of failure does not influence the entrepreneurial intentions among women in India.