Because the large majority of new ventures remain small, their economic contribution is questioned. Shane (Small Bus Econ 33(2):141-149, 2009) has argued that designing public policies which encourage more people to become entrepreneurs is counterproductive, and the exclusive focus should be...

Entrepreneurial hustle refers to urgent and unorthodox actions that entrepreneurs take to move their ventures forward. Recent literature suggests entrepreneurial hustle is important for venture development. However, the literature on entrepreneurial hustle is limited without a valid and reliable...