A Qualitative Study on How the Covid-19 Pandemic Has Helped in the Enablement of Entrepreneurial Ambitions Among Chinese Entrepreneurs

The impact of any crisis on entrepreneurial motivation has been widely studied in the extant literature. However, most studies have assumed a negative relationship between problems and entrepreneurial causes. Through this study, the researcher aimed to explore the positive impact of a crisis on entrepreneurial ambitions. To achieve this, the researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with nine Chinese entrepreneurs who started their ventures in China between 2020 and 2022. The study revealed a positive relationship between crises and entrepreneurial ambition. Changing market conditions and personal factors were found to have enabled the development of entrepreneurial dreams among Chinese entrepreneurs. Additionally, the study revealed that the Chinese government played a significant role in sustaining their entrepreneurial aspirations during the Covid-19 pandemic. From this study, it can be concluded that a crisis can present various entrepreneurial opportunities, and individuals must focus on leveraging the benefits that a problem might give.