Developing an Entrepreneurial Identity

Lewis, Patricia

doi:10.5367/000000004772913791

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“…The topic of entrepreneurial identity [EI] has been a perennial area of interest in this journal (see Jones et al, 2019;Kašperová et al, 2018;Lewis, 2004;Manning et al, 2019;Pitt, 2004;Warren, 2004Warren, , 2005. To date, the main thrust of the research on EI has been on the theoretical, ideological and gendered elements of the phenomenon.…”

Section: A Literature Review Of Entrepreneurial Identity and Its Visual Aspectsmentioning

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“…Entrepreneurial identity [EI] is a topical research stream in contemporary entrepreneurship research circles, particularly in relation to the performance of identity (see Jones et al, 2019;Kašperová et al, 2018;Lewis, 2004;Manning et al, 2019;Pitt, 2004;Warren, 2004Warren, , 2005. This study relates to a specific sub-set of EI, namely that associated by the super-rich, 'Entrepreneurial Elite' (see also Heizmann and Liu, 2020;Kantola and Kuusela, 2018;Nadin et al, 2020) in a UK/US context.…”

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Fashioning an elite entrepreneurial identity via the endorsement of gendered, designer dress codes and artefacts of success

Smith

2021

The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Despite the recent proliferation of articles on entrepreneurial identity in the last decade, little consideration has been given to the semiotics and aesthetics of how such identity formation is operationalised via the adoption of artefacts of success and sartorial signifiers of such success to construct, fashion and influence such identities. Using semiotic analysis techniques this article explores the deliberate fashioning of gendered elite entrepreneurial identities in the blogs of an American entrepreneur and influencer Jana Arnold. Visual data was collected and analysed to illustrate the processes involved. The findings indicate that the possession of branded clothing and artefacts, combined with their physical appearance can lead to the formation of a distinctive ‘aesthetic capital’ which confers a visual legitimacy which can be commodified as a commercialised identity. The findings also suggest that the juxtaposition of selective dress, props and settings combine to create a form of branded, elitist expressiveness conveyed via the presentation of designer fashion, branded artefacts and high value marques and products. Collectively these can coalesce to form an authenticated entrepreneurial identity for those entrepreneurs who can afford to buy and maintain the monetised identity.

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Section: A Literature Review Of Entrepreneurial Identity and Its Visual Aspectsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Fashioning an elite entrepreneurial identity via the endorsement of gendered, designer dress codes and artefacts of success

Smith

2021

The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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“…This transformation manifests as an increased focus on the entrepreneur as a person, identified by certain abilities and practices, which should be stimulated and trained. Hence, the entrepreneur stands out as a driving identity in the new economy, which more individuals are encouraged to take up (Lewis and Llewellyn 2004).…”

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“…Government policy pinpoints the rationales for developing an enterprise culture (Lewis and Llewellyn 2004;OECD 2009). It suggests that EE is an important intervention, since it plays a role in developing and improving entrepreneurial aspirations and abilities, stimulating entrepreneurship and unleashing a 'spirit of enterprise', presented in terms of innovation, creativity, initiative and a tolerance of risk and uncertainty (e.g.…”

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A CULTure of entrepreneurship education

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Frederiksen

Hannibal³

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Entrepreneurship & Regional Development

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High hopes are invested in a rapid institutionalisation of an enterprise culture in HigherEducation. This has heightened the importance of entrepreneurship education (EE) in most Western societies; however, how values and beliefs about entrepreneurship are institutionalised in EE remains relatively unchallenged. This study applies the lens of the cult, in particular three elements Rituals, Deities and the Promise of Salvation, to reflect on the production and reproduction of entrepreneurship in EE. In doing so, the paper addresses uncontested values and beliefs that form a hidden curriculum prevalent in EE. We argue for greater appreciation of reflexive practices to challenge normative promotions of beliefs and values that compare with forms of evangelising, detrimental to objectives of Higher Education. Consequently, we call for a more critical pedagogy to counteract a 'cultification' of entrepreneurship in EE.

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“…Following Lewis (2004), the transformational shift into business ownership led to significant changes in the participants' sense of self. People tend to identify with activities that they are good at (Cardon & Kirk, 2015) and, for my participants, a growing confidence in their own abilities enabled them to internalise the entrepreneurial role.…”

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Evolving Entrepreneurial Identities: An Exploratory Study

Mendoza¹

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Entrepreneurship is a diverse and complex phenomenon. However, despite substantial developments in the field, dominant approaches to entrepreneurship research are criticised for failing to question taken-for-granted assumptions about both the entrepreneurial actor and the process of entrepreneurship. This has resulted in a narrow view of entrepreneurship which fails to reflect the heterogeneity of the phenomenon and the individuals who undertake it. Through an exploration of the experiences of nascent entrepreneurs, the study builds upon the extant entrepreneurship literature by addressing the misalignment between entrepreneurship research and observations of entrepreneurship. The study aims to gain insights into the phenomenon of nascent entrepreneurship from the perspectives of the individuals who enact it. The study uses interpretative phenomenological analysis to gain an understanding of what it means to be an entrepreneur. The research draws upon data captured from 21 in-depth interviews with nascent entrepreneurs to develop three key themes which are discussed in relation to the extant entrepreneurship literature: entrepreneurial motivations and identity; entrepreneurial identity formation and perseverance; identity crafting, reconciliation and conflict. The findings contribute to theoretical understandings within the broader entrepreneurship literature by challenging the stereotypical view of the economically motivated lone wolf entrepreneur and presenting a nuanced picture of entrepreneurship as a means of identity fulfilment. The study contributes to the entrepreneurial identity literature by providing an empirical basis for dynamic entrepreneurial identity formation through action (enactment of the entrepreneurial role), interaction (with networks and start-up communities) and reflection. This challenges conceptualisations of both static and discursively imposed entrepreneurial identities. The findings present a nuanced illustration of entrepreneurial identity formation by emphasising the interrelationships between entrepreneurial passion, self-efficacy and identity. The study contributes to the entrepreneurial motivations literature by showing the motivational influence of non-entrepreneurial identities, non-entrepreneurial passions and possible future selves. The findings contribute to the v entrepreneurial identity literature by demonstrating the importance of entrepreneurial identity formation and reconciliation with multiple personal and socially ascribed identities in order to commit to the entrepreneurial role and persevere with entrepreneurial endeavours. The study has practical and policy implications including the facilitation of opportunities for identity evolution and an emphasis on identity fulfilment and authenticity.

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Developing an Entrepreneurial Identity

Cited by 7 publications

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Fashioning an elite entrepreneurial identity via the endorsement of gendered, designer dress codes and artefacts of success

Fashioning an elite entrepreneurial identity via the endorsement of gendered, designer dress codes and artefacts of success

A CULTure of entrepreneurship education

Evolving Entrepreneurial Identities: An Exploratory Study

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