Entrepreneurial potential: connecting some dots

Abstract

The present study proposes an entrepreneurial potential theoretical model and scale.

Connecting the previous research evidences from entrepreneurs’ literature, we define

entrepreneurial potential as the individuals’ readiness to engage on entrepreneurship typical

activities, and we propose that the entrepreneurial potential includes four main dimensions

(entrepreneurial motivations, management competencies, psychological competencies and

social competencies) and eleven subdimensions. To assess the entrepreneurial potential we

created the Entrepreneurial Potential Assessment Inventory (EPAI). In three studies, we

present evidences of content, convergent and discriminant validity of the scale. The Inventory

can be established as a tool of high value to the community to help identify competencies

requiring development, and to help design or adjust training courses in entrepreneurship.