1. Some individual factors that have influenced entrepreneurship could be the determination someone has to keep working on a project even when things are not suitable, passion for that project, and communication. some cultural factors that influence entrepreneurship may be the current political climate, technological advancements, and war.
2. i would say the biggest reason most people do not pursue entrepreneurship is safety. most people would not want to leave a good paying job that they know is going to be there years from now where as trying to go out and start up your own business has a high chance of failing.