Introduction

Entrepreneurship addiction is an emerging concept within organizational psychology and entrepreneurship research. While workaholism has been discussed for decades as a form of compulsive overwork within traditional employment structures (Andreassen et al., 2014), entrepreneurship addiction represents a parallel but distinct phenomenon. It describes the compulsive and uncontrollable drive to engage in entrepreneurial activity—sometimes to the detriment of physical health, relationships, financial stability, and overall well-being. Unlike workaholics, who operate within organizational rules and hierarchies, addicted entrepreneurs function in an environment marked by autonomy, uncertainty, and direct exposure to risk. This review explores the theoretical foundations of entrepreneurship addiction, its major distinctions from related constructs, and its implications across personal and professional domains.

By Mustafa Tut Brown Jr.