Determinants of entrepreneurial success among college students
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University entrepreneurship represents a relevant alternative to the challenges of youth labor market integration in Latin America; however, the creation of new ventures does not guarantee their sustainability, growth, or consolidation. This study aimed to analyze the determinants of entrepreneurial success among university students, considering personal, educational, financial, and institutional dimensions. A qualitative, cross-sectional, documentary, exploratory, and descriptive study was conducted, based on the critical analysis of scientific articles, academic books, and specialized reports through organization, thematic coding, and interpretive synthesis. The results showed that entrepreneurial success was reflected in operational continuity, growth, innovation, goal achievement, and consolidation, while self-efficacy, entrepreneurship education, access to financing, support networks, and university assistance were identified as associated factors. The discussion indicated that these dimensions operated in a complementary manner and that individual capabilities were insufficient when financial resources and favorable institutional conditions were absent. It was concluded that entrepreneurial success among university students was a multidimensional phenomenon that went beyond the intention to create a business and depended on the articulation between personal competencies and environmental support.
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