UNVEILING THE MOTIVATIONS OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS: INSIGHTS FROM UNIVERSITY BUSINESS INCUBATORS

Authors

  • Dr. Emily Rose Mitchell, Samuel A. Rodriguez and Olivia J. Garcia Department of Economics, Applied Statistics, and International Business, New Mexico State University MSC 3CQ P. O. BOX 30001Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, USA, CEA& CFO at the Ane Osiobe International Foundation and Program Director, Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University, Adjunct Faculty, College of Business New Mexico State University, MSC 700 P. O. BOX 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, USA.

Keywords:

Student entrepreneurs, Business incubators, Motivation, New business ventures, Entrepreneurial talent

Abstract

This study delves into the motivations of student entrepreneurs starting their own businesses and investigates the comparative appeal of informal, self-owned, and partnered enterprises versus traditional 9-to-5 employment. Focusing on New Mexico State University's University Business Incubator (NMSU-UBI), this research offers insights valuable for business incubators worldwide. The data, gathered from Studio G's client intake and interviews, reveals the underlying factors driving student entrepreneurs. The findings hold significance for policymakers, economists, new business incubators, and accelerators keen on emulating Studio G's strategies to foster entrepreneurship

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Published

2024-06-28

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): June

Section

Articles