13369: Navigating Uncertainty in Entrepreneurship: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives

As a field of study and practice, entrepreneurship encompasses diverse theoretical perspectives and frameworks for understanding the entrepreneurial process. This PDW presents and discusses three of the most prominent theoretical approaches in the entrepreneurship literature: the opportunity creation perspective, the judgment-based approach, and the theory-based view. The senior scholars who have developed and applied these perspectives will review the key points of each approach and draw out points of agreement and disagreement among them (and other ideas in entrepreneurship theory), focusing on the key question of how each perspective informs our understanding of entrepreneurial decision-making under uncertainty. Key decisions of interest include venture formation, resource accumulation, and the creation and organization of markets.

Call for Submissions: PDW on Uncertainty and Entrepreneurship! We are thrilled to invite you to our Professional Development Workshop (PDW): "Navigating Uncertainty in Entrepreneurship: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives " at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2025 in Copenhagen! Why join? As a field of study and practice, entrepreneurship encompasses diverse theoretical perspectives and frameworks for understanding the entrepreneurial process. This PDW presents and discusses three of the most prominent theoretical approaches in the entrepreneurship literature: the opportunity creation perspective, the judgment-based approach, and the theory-based view. The senior scholars who have developed and applied these perspectives will review the key points of each approach and draw out points of agreement and disagreement among them (and other ideas in entrepreneurship theory), focusing on the key question of how each perspective informs our understanding of entrepreneurial decision-making under uncertainty. Key decisions of interest include venture formation, resource accumulation, and the creation and organization of markets. Esteemed Panelists & Mentors: Sharon Alvarez Peter Klein Todd Zenger Rajshree Agarwal R. Michael Holmes PDW Format: • Panel Discussion – In the first part, leading scholars will discuss the relevance and importance of exploring entrepreneurial decision-making under uncertainty. • Paper Development Session – In the second part, selected research projects will receive in-depth feedback from experts. Who should apply? Scholars at all career stages work on uncertainty, entrepreneurship, and strategy. We welcome: • Extended abstracts (max. 3 pages) and Full Working Papers (max. 40 pages). • Submit abstracts to this link by June 5th: https://forms.gle/EydqUKEHLMk9Q3uc8. Notification of acceptance by June 24, 2025. Questions? Contact the Organizers: João Fernando Rossi Mazzoni (Joao_Mazzoni1@baylor.edu) Angelo Augusto Caldas Bello (angelo.bello@hhs.se)