Decoding Entrepreneurial Motivation: AI Tools for Psychological Profiling

Rathnasiri, Mananage Shanika Hansini, Sachdeva, Leena ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8574-9568 and Mai, Huyen Thanh (2026) Decoding Entrepreneurial Motivation: AI Tools for Psychological Profiling. In: Exploring Entrepreneurial Psychology Through AI. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, Hershey. pp. 41-58. ISBN 9798337372990 Available at: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7297-6.ch003

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Abstract

Entrepreneurial motivation is a critical determinant of venture initiation, persistence, and success. Traditional psychometric methods provide limited insight into the dynamic and multifaceted nature of motivation. This chapter explores how artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including machine learning, natural language processing, and behavioral analytics, can enhance psychological profiling of entrepreneurs. AI enables the identification of personality traits, cognitive styles, and motivational drivers from digital footprints, social media, and biometric data, offering real-time, scalable, and context-sensitive insights. Applications extend to self-awareness, team formation, investor evaluation, and risk management. Ethical, methodological, and cultural considerations—including bias, privacy, and interpretability—are discussed, emphasizing responsible implementation. Future research directions highlight the integration of adaptive systems, cross-cultural datasets, and neuroscience-based metrics to advance understanding.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: Artificial intelligence tools | Biometric data | Cognitive styles | Critical determinant | Language processing | Machine-learning | Natural languages | Personality traits | Psychometric methods | Social media
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > Human Resource Management
Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > General Psychology
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas Ali
Date Deposited: 10 Aug 2026 11:31
Last Modified: 10 Aug 2026 11:31
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7297-6.ch003
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/12168

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