Exploring the nexuses between international entrepreneurship and sustainable development of organizational goals: mediating role of artificial intelligence technologies

International entrepreneurship is key to creating business value and advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs) globally at the crossroads of business acumen, innovative thinking, and the ever-growing reach of technology. This study examines how different factors of international entrepreneurship influence the sustainable development of organizational goals, focusing specifically on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and a global mindset. The young entrepreneurs of China are an important target group for such interventions, as they are technologically savvy and highly interested in sustainable entrepreneurship. A survey will be conducted on 448 young entrepreneurs who started businesses in different sectors. This study uses a questionnaire with structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypotheses and assess the proposed relationships between the variables. The findings of this study reveal that factors of international entrepreneurship, such as entrepreneurial orientation, international market capabilities, and entrepreneurial innovation, significantly impact SDGs. Artificial intelligence technologies mediate the relationship between factors of international entrepreneurship and SDGs. Furthermore, the global mindset significantly moderates the relationship between AI technologies and SDGs. This study underscores the importance of cultivating a global mindset and embracing AI technologies as strategic backgrounds of international entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights for organizations aiming to foster sustainable development in an increasingly competitive global landscape.