AI as a Mentor: Virtual Coaching for Entrepreneurial Psychological Growth

Najeeb, Ali, Sharma, Gunjan Mohan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2272-7385, Gaur, Priya and Bui, Hung Duy (2026) AI as a Mentor: Virtual Coaching for Entrepreneurial Psychological Growth. In: Exploring Entrepreneurial Psychology Through AI. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, Hershey. pp. 1-16. ISBN 9798337372990 Available at: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7297-6.ch001

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming mentorship by providing personalized, scalable, and psychologically informed coaching for entrepreneurs. This chapter explores how AI-driven virtual mentors support entrepreneurial psychological growth by enhancing self-efficacy, stress management, emotional intelligence, and reflective practices. Drawing on theories of psychological capital, growth mindset, self-determination, and social learning, the chapter examines how AI systems leverage natural language processing, sentiment analysis, adaptive feedback, and scenario-based simulations to mimic mentor-like guidance. Applications span early-stage entrepreneurs, startup founders, and established ventures, offering accessible support in resource-constrained contexts. Case studies highlight AI platforms that foster resilience and emotional well-being. Challenges, including empathy gaps, algorithmic bias, privacy, and over-reliance, are discussed, alongside future directions emphasizing hybrid human-AI mentorship, emotionally intelligent systems and culturally responsive design

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: Artificial intelligence systems | Capital growth | Emotional intelligence | Language processing | Natural languages | Psychological capitals | Reflective practise | Self efficacy | Social learning | Stress management
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > Human Resource Management
Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Computer Science
Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > General Psychology
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas Ali
Date Deposited: 10 Aug 2026 11:43
Last Modified: 10 Aug 2026 11:43
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7297-6.ch001
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/12170

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