Abstract
PurposeThis viewpoint aims to present reflections on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic scenario and the entrepreneurial potential of Brazilian students. Guidelines are proposed to support debates in the academic environment and better prepare future entrepreneurs to the labour market.Design/methodology/approachSince this is a viewpoint article, some statements presented here are characterised by the authors' opinions. However, for a better foundation, bibliographic research related to the theme was carried out.FindingsIn the authors' point of view, the COVID-19 pandemic scenario may negatively influence the decisions of Brazilian students that are characterised as potential future entrepreneurs. Educators can use the guidelines presented here to conduct debates with students in order to clarify aspects related to profile, behaviour and other issues.Originality/valueBy understanding better entrepreneurial aspects in the COVID-19 pandemic scenario, Brazilian students can make better decisions. This initiative will contribute to future success in the Brazilian entrepreneurial activity and national economy.
Highlights
Izabela Simon RampassoPNPD/CAPES Program, Doctoral Program in Sustainable Management Systems, Federal Fluminense University, Niteroi, Brazil and
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been impacting the global economy considerably, and its effects may already be noted in several quarterly macroeconomic indicators (AFP, 2020; Giones et al, 2020)
Conclusions and final considerations The real consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Brazilian entrepreneurial activity will only be known in a few years
Summary
PNPD/CAPES Program, Doctoral Program in Sustainable Management Systems, Federal Fluminense University, Niteroi, Brazil and. Master Program in Management Systems, Doctoral Program in Sustainable Management Systems, Federal Fluminense University, Niteroi, Brazil, and Walter Leal Filho. Faculty of Life Sciences, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany
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