Entrepreneurial Resilience in the Face of Failure: A Narrative Literature Review

Abstract

In a context marked by adversity and high stress levels, some entrepreneurs demonstrate resilience, allowing them to overcome difficulties. However, the research on entrepreneurial resilience is still in its early stages. This article explores the concept of resilience among entrepreneurs in the specific context of entrepreneurial failure, based on a narrative analysis of the literature. It aims to interpret the notion of resilience in this traumatic context, and to understand how entrepreneurs strengthen their resilience, as well as the impact of this resilience on the behavior of entrepreneurs after failure. Finally, the article summarizes and proposes future research directions, highlighting the need to build a conceptual framework of entrepreneurial resilience and to deepen the analysis of this complex phenomenon.