How childhood ADHD-like symptoms predict selection into entrepreneurship and implications on entrepreneurial performance

This study advances research on mental health and entrepreneurship through the examination of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)-like symptoms, associated with hyperactivity/impulsivity inattention. We examine impact these symptoms at age 10 entrepreneurial performance as an adult. find that while ADHD-like in childhood may have a positive selection, they negatively survival performance, variant effect by each symptom, predominantly among males. high levels inattention predict business failure lower take-home income, contribute to overall negative earnings' growth.