.... This paper investigates how parental dynamics influences the process of an individual’s transition to an entrepreneurial career after graduating from a university in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on a longitudinal study of 15 graduate entrepreneurs in Ethiopia who...

... by individual founders during opportunity evaluation that followed two distinct stages, namely search and validation. Yet, founders individualised their judgement process through the prioritisation of different judgement criteria. Originality/value The authors provide new insights into how individuals...