This study examines whether and how the experience of poverty shapes the entrepreneurial journey. The research builds upon disadvantage theory to explore how liabilities resulting from the poverty experience can serve as obstacles to the creation of sustainable enterprises. An analysis of data from a sample of 202 entrepreneurs in poverty contexts in the USA demonstrates how liability of poorness (LOP) factors leads to the emergence of more fragile ventures. The findings further indicate that entrepreneurial alertness can moderate the effect of LOP on venture fragility. The study offers theoretical and practical suggestions for further understanding and fostering entrepreneurship as a viable solution to poverty.

这项研究探讨了贫困经历是否以及如何影响创业之旅。该研究以劣势理论为基础，探讨贫困经历所产生的负债如何成为创建可持续企业的障碍。对美国 202 名贫困企业家样本的数据分析表明，贫困责任 (LOP) 因素如何导致更脆弱企业的出现。研究结果进一步表明，创业警觉性可以减轻 LOP 对风险脆弱性的影响。该研究为进一步理解和培育创业精神作为解决贫困的可行方案提供了理论和实践建议。