How do demographics and basic traits of an entrepreneur impact the internationalization of firms?

Research background: The theoretical basis of the study derives from assumptions international entrepreneurship combining theories and business. identification determinants attributes was based on economic, socio ? cultural, as well psychological approach to entrepreneurship.
 Purpose article: aim article is verify how demographic basic traits an entrepreneur affect pace internationalization firms Poland.
 Methods: CATI method. uses data collected a conducted sample 355 companies Poland. research methods applied are critical analysis prior research, which allowed identify gap develop hypotheses. In empirical part, statistical were applied, including descriptive statistics multidimensional regression.
 Findings & value added: logistic regression estimation allows confirm three With age entrepreneur, firm increases. increases with level education entrepreneur. fact that belongs national minority firm. Results two-sample t-test whose entrepreneurs have higher entrepreneurial competences internationalize faster earlier. added combination socio-demographic psycho-cognitive characteristics internationalisation. Applying this Poland (CEE market) contributes in thematic geographical sense. results nature. They can be addressed many recipients: entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, entities responsible for shaping promoting both micro macro levels.