Prof. Dr. Mona Mensmann

Work and research interests

Psychology of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Entrepreneurship Training

Curriculum vitae

Since 07/2021 Associate Professor (W2) of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, University of Cologne
2020-2021 Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Warwick Business School, UK
2018-2020 Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Warwick Business School, UK
2015-2018 Research Associate, Leuphana University of Lüneburg
2013-2015 Consultant, Innovations for Poverty Action
2013-2017 PhD, Leuphana University of Lüneburg
2011-2013 Master of Science in Psychology, University of Heidelberg
2007-2011 Bachelor of Science in Business Psychology, University of Lüneburg

Selected publications

Gunia, B. C., Gish, J. J., & Mensmann, M. (2021). The Weary Founder: Sleep Problems, ADHD-Like Tendencies, and Entrepreneurial Intentions. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 45(1), 175-210.

Asanov, I., Flores, F., McKenzie, D., Mensmann, M., & Schulte, M. (2021). Remote-learning, time-use, and mental health of Ecuadorian high-school students during the COVID-19 quarantine. World Development, 138, 105225.

Mensmann, M. & Frese M. (2019). Who stays proactive after entrepreneurship training? Need for cognition, personal initiative maintenance, and well-being. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 40(1), 20-37.

Campos, F., Frese, M., Goldstein, M., Iacovone, L., Johnson, H., McKenzie, D., & Mensmann, M. (2018). Is personal initiative training a substitute or complement to the existing human capital of women? Results from a randomized trial in Togo. AEA Papers and Proceedings, 108, 1-6.

Campos, F., Frese, M., Goldstein, M., Iacovone, L., Johnson, H., McKenzie, D., & Mensmann, M. (2017). Teaching personal initiative beats traditional business training in boosting small business in West Africa. Science, 357 (6357), 1287-1290.

Frese, M., Gielnik, M. M., & Mensmann, M. (2016). Psychological training for entrepreneurs to take action: Contributing to poverty reduction in developing countries. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 25(3), 196-202.

Contact

Postal address:
University of Cologne
Innorvation Management and Entrepreneurship
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Cologne, Germany

Visiting address:
Room 3.220
Universitätsstraße 22a (SSC)
50937 Cologne, Germany

Phone: +49 221-470-1843
E-mail: mona.mensmann(at)wiso.uni-koeln(dot)de

Office hours: by appointment