Many leaders are driven to hire entrepreneurial, innovative employees because of constant change. When the authors conducted a field study in which they sent out 2,400 applications to employers, they found that former startup founders were more likely to be hired. Since a successful founder has a track record demonstrating their entrepreneurial capabilities, recruiters may be more concerned with fit and commitment than with their capabilities. The authors argue that former founders looking for traditional employment should address recruiters' concerns about fit and commitment, and that hiring firms should work to ensure recruiters' incentives are aligned with high level goals to attract innovative talent.
Most companies want to hire people who are innovative. How do employers respond to job candidates with entrepreneurial experience?
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