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Mar 3, 2026

Having a ‘Growth Mindset’ Helps Entrepreneurs Adapt to Setbacks

A new study by Poole professors Jon Carr and Jeff Pollack finds entrepreneurs who think they can change their views on being frugal are more resilient when faced with setbacks.
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Feb 18, 2026

Want Entrepreneurs to Work Harder? Tell Them They’ll Fail

A new study co-written by Poole professors Jeffrey Pollack and Jon Carr finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful.

Apr 3, 2025

Michael Stanko And Jeffrey Pollack On Turning A Side Hustle Into A Career

Michael Stanko and Jeffrey Pollack's Harvard Business Review case study explores the challenges of turning a side hustle into a full-time business.

Nov 14, 2024

Entrepreneurs Do Better By Talking Less and Listening More

To grow and thrive, new ventures should cultivate an organizationwide capacity for listening, according to new Poole College research.

Sep 11, 2024

Entrepreneurship Trends, in Theory and Practice

Finding capital and talent, balancing the human touch with tech tools: These are the issues occupying entrepreneurs.
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Aug 29, 2023

Jon Carr and Jeff Pollack Explore How Entrepreneurs Benefit From a Growth Mindset

The professors of entrepreneurship make the case that a growth mindset has tremendous value for entrepreneurs and could lead to positive societal impact.
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Jul 14, 2023

Should We Be Surprised That Entrepreneurs Lie?

Poole College's Jeffrey Pollack examines an important issue at the intersection of psychology and entrepreneurship.

Aug 31, 2022

How Hybrid Entrepreneurs Balance a Traditional Job While Simultaneously Starting a New Venture

Jon Carr and Jeff Pollack take a deep dive into hybrid entrepreneurs – individuals who balance a traditional job while simultaneously starting a new venture.

Dec 16, 2021

Refining B Corp Success

In a new exploratory paper, NC State University’s Jeffrey M. Pollack and Jon C. Carr, find that B Corps often experience financial slowdowns while pursuing certification.

Nov 3, 2021

The Future of Crowd-Funded Ventures

In response to an influx of journal submissions on the topic, NC State University’s Jeff Pollack and co-editors from Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice composed an editorial article containing recommendations for channeling research efforts into novel and productive directions.