1. Preparing Students for Entrepreneurship Careers
Medgar evers college, school of business
An analysis of student Entrepreneurs from Medgar Evers, New York and Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

2. Agenda Introduction of co-authors and institutions represented
Research Problem, Method
.Data
Summary

3. Introduction of co-authors and institutions represented
Jo-Ann Rolle, PhD: Medgar Evers College (CUNY)
Iris Billy, PhD: Medgar Evers College (CUNY)
Roberto Acevedo, PhD: Universidad Mayor. San Pio X. N° 2422,
Santiago, Chile
Jackline Kisato, PhD: Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya.

4. Research Questions RESEARCH METHODOLOGY DATA ANALYSIS
The following research questions were posed:
1. What motivators led the students to entrepreneurship?
2. What significant challenges have the students faced in their entrepreneurship journey?
3. Which environmental factors have contributed to the students’ pursuit of entrepreneurial career?
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Descriptive survey
Research instrument- Questionnaire with both open and close ended questionnaires.
An interview guide was also used to better understand the entrepreneurs.
Random Sampling method used for the Chandaria group but purposive sampling for the Medgar Evers entrepreneurs.
DATA ANALYSIS
Descriptive statistics- Use of Graphs, Tables and Pie Charts.
Likert scale summarized in graphs.

5. Discussions AND FINDINGS

6. Age of founders

7. Area of Study/ Course- Chandaria BIIC
Frequency
Percent
BioTechnology 1
11.1
Commerce
Computer studies 3
33.3
Econ &Finance
Entrepreneurship 2
22.2
Film& Theatre Arts
Total 9
100.0

8. Programs, presentations and projects from our collaborators
Innovation or Business
Sector
Frequency
Percent
Business Development 2
25.0
Food & Beverage 1
12.5
Agriculture
Computer/ICT
Finance
Fashion-Manufacturing
Total 8
100.0

9. MOTIVATORS TO START A BUSINESS

10. Challenges/Obstacles to starting a business

11. What Motivated you to become an entrepreneur? - Medgar Evers

12. What Motivated you to become an entrepreneur? - CHANDaRIA

13. what were the main demotivators to entrepreneurship? - medgar Evers

14. what were the main demotivators to entrepreneurship? – chandaria

15. environmental factors and the students’ motivation for entrepreneurial career –MEDGAR EVERS

16. environmental factors and the students’ motivation for entrepreneurial career –CHANDARIA

17. SUMMARY
A. Research observation B. Future implications on entrepreneurship and role of human capital C.  Invitation to colleagues for future collaboration