Abstract

Studies have been carried out on both entrepreneurial networks and entrepreneurial intentions. However, the crossfield between these two areas has been neglected. Earlier studies indicate that an individual’s social circle or network of contacts provides information and resources which shape opportunity recognition and thereby influence the intention to become an entrepreneur. We have used data from GEM Denmark, (N=2001) in 2007. Logistic regression analyses support four hypotheses: Network density, contact with an entrepreneur, contact with business people and intention to become an entrepreneur. Furthermore, resources mediate the effects of contact with business people and contact with entrepreneurs.

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