Entrepreneurial mindset shift and the role of cycles of learning

This article describes how the entrepreneurial mindset is comprised of two predominant orientations, one toward finding and selecting potential solutions, other focused on implementation execution these solutions. We explore this duality note its role in moving forward field’s understanding elusive concept. Specifically, we argue that entrepreneurs cycle between orientations order to learn about their nascent opportunity continue move it forward. Our work addresses prior theoretical inconsistencies highlights implications for future research, measurement, pedagogical approaches.