The Affective Revolution in Entrepreneurship (Portocarrero et al., 2025)

Welcome to "Revise and Resubmit," the podcast where we explore the latest and most compelling research from the world’s top academic journals. Today, we’re stepping into the emotional world of entrepreneurship with the paper "The Affective Revolution in Entrepreneurship: An Integrative Conceptual Review and Guidelines for Future Investigation" by Florencio F. Portocarrero, Scott L. Newbert, Maia J. Young, and Lily Yuxuan Zhu. This insightful study, published in the prestigious Journal of Management, part of the FT50 list, dives into how emotions and affect shape the entrepreneurial journey. Think about it: Entrepreneurship is often seen as a rollercoaster of decisions and innovations, but what about the emotional undercurrents that drive these processes? This paper systematically reviews 276 studies to unpack how emotions—whether fleeting moments of joy or long-standing dispositions like passion—impact every stage of entrepreneurship. From the initial spark of an idea to the hustle of execution, affect influences judgment, decision-making, and even investor relations. We’ll explore the proposed integrative framework, which aims to clear up inconsistencies in how affect is understood in the field. This framework doesn’t just highlight the importance of emotions; it maps out how different types of affect can either propel or hinder entrepreneurial success. A special thank you to Florencio F. Portocarrero, Scott L. Newbert, Maia J. Young, Lily Yuxuan Zhu, and SAGE Publications for shedding light on this crucial aspect of entrepreneurship. Be sure to subscribe to "Revise and Resubmit" on Spotify, and check out our YouTube channel, "Weekend Researcher". You can also find us on Amazon Prime and Apple Podcasts. Here’s something to ponder: If entrepreneurship is so deeply intertwined with emotion, could understanding and managing these affective experiences be the key to unlocking greater success for entrepreneurs? Reference Portocarrero, F. F., Newbert, S. L., Young, M. J., & Zhu, L. Y. (2025). The Affective Revolution in Entrepreneurship: An Integrative Conceptual Review and Guidelines for Future Investigation. Journal of Management, ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1177/01492063241303101 Youtube Channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@weekendresearcher⁠ Support us on Patreon https://patreon.com/weekendresearcher