Oh, it’s complex to see women here, isn’t it and this seems to take all my attention! A repertory grid approach to capture venture capitalists cognitive structures when evaluating women entrepreneurs

Johansson, Jonny; Malmström, Malin; Lahti, Tom; Wincent, Joakim

doi:10.1016/j.jbvi.2020.e00218

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“…Entrepreneurship theory considers that human capital allows the entrepreneur to develop business skills that contribute to better business management (Marvel et al. , 2016), while financial capital is related to capital assets and sources of financing (Johansson et al. , 2021).…”

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A gender-comparative study of informal entrepreneurship: the moderating role of location decision

Silupu

Amorós

Usero

et al. 2023

ARLA

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PurposeMotivations and access to resources for venturing differ between men and women. In developing countries, there has been an increase in businesses that do not have a specific location and persist in informality. This research aimed to evaluate, from a gender perspective, the moderating effect of the decision not to have a place in the relationship between human capital (education, experience and type of entrepreneurship) and business informality.Design/methodology/approachUsing the National Household Survey 2014–2018, a sample of 50,313 Peruvian entrepreneurs was obtained − 23,314 women and 27,002 men – who have been in business for over three years. The data were analysed with logistic regression.FindingsThe results showed a moderating effect of entrepreneurship without a settled location on the relationship between education and informality in the case of women. And, for men, the moderating impact falls on the education, experience and reason for venturing that influences the formality of their businesses.Originality/valueThe problem of business informality of established companies with more than 42 months of operation is analysed. The moderating effect of the decision not to have a specific location on the relationship between human capital and informality is explored. This work extends business informality studies in Latin America developing countries, incorporating a gender perspective.

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A gender-comparative study of informal entrepreneurship: the moderating role of location decision

Silupu

Amorós

Usero

et al. 2023

ARLA

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“…Even though gender differences in obtaining financial capital are diminishing (Orser et al , 2006), many recent studies show that women entrepreneurs still receive a lower amount of financing and/or are otherwise discriminated against in obtaining financing. For example, bank loan officers employed different evaluation criteria for women entrepreneurs (evaluating a person more than a venture), request greater information, question their commitment or charge them higher interest rates (Johansson et al , 2021; Eddleston et al , 2016). On the demand side, due to fear of denial, women were found reluctant to ask for financing and more likely to use credit cards and family support to finance their ventures (Kwapisz and Hechavarría, 2017; Orser et al , 2006).…”

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What do female and male entrepreneurs value in business accelerators?

Kwapisz

2021

JBIM

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Purpose Business accelerators facilitate new venture creation, and most research on the subject focuses on the performance of accelerated ventures. This paper aims to understand what entrepreneurs value in business accelerators and how this differs for women- and men-led ventures. The authors suggest that venture growth stage may play a mediating role in these relationships. Design/methodology/approach The authors use the resource-based view perspective to develop models of women- and men-led ventures’ valuation for business accelerator services. They also draw upon a database of 2,000 US entrepreneurs. Findings The authors found that, compared to men, women entrepreneurs place greater value on knowledge transfer benefits (i.e. business skills education) but lower value on networking benefits offered by accelerators. However, there are no significant differences in the valuations for these services between genders for high-growth ventures. Additionally, compared to men, women leading high-growth ventures place greater value on access to potential investors or funders. Practical implications This research serves as a practical guide for accelerator administrators and marketers who seek to adjust their business support offerings based on the value placed for the services by different populations of entrepreneurs. Originality/value The authors provide a business accelerator user’s perspective and highlight differences in valuation of accelerator services by women- and men-led ventures at different stages of venture growth.

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“…A study in India traced the transition from formal sector employment into the informal sector amongst a sample of women (Johansson et al, 2021). The study found challenges of a financial nature and lack of social capital as crucial barriers.…”

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“…A study in India traced the transition from formal sector employment into the informal sector amongst a sample of women (Johansson et al. , 2021).…”

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Barriers of growth within an informal sector business: narratives of women subsistence entrepreneurs in South Africa

Shava

Chinyamurindi

2022

AJEMS

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PurposeThe study explores growth barriers experienced by a sample of women subsistence entrepreneurs operating within the informal sector in South Africa.Design/methodology/approachThe paper utilizes a descriptive-exploratory research approach and design relying on semi-structured interviews. A purposive sample of 45 women subsistence entrepreneurs formed the participant pool.FindingsThree main narratives emerged. First, a sense of personal contentment existed as a potential barrier for women subsistence entrepreneurs. Second, the women subsistence entrepreneurs had no expansion strategy due to their circumstances. This served as a barrier to growth. Finally, challenges emanating from the home-front served as a limit to the growth of the informal sector business.Research limitations/implicationsBased on the findings, strategies are offered to assist the women subsistence entrepreneurs in tackling the identified barriers to the growth of the informal sector business. A limitation of the research concerns issues that accompany qualitative research. Notably, these include sampling issues.Practical implicationsBased on the findings, strategies are offered to assist women subsistence entrepreneurs in tackling the barriers that affect their businesses.Originality/valueGiven the popularity of the informal sector in emerging nations such as South Africa, the study proffers suggestions that assist the advancement of subsistence entrepreneurship, especially within the informal sector. The role of women in all this is heightened.

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Oh, it’s complex to see women here, isn’t it and this seems to take all my attention! A repertory grid approach to capture venture capitalists cognitive structures when evaluating women entrepreneurs

Cited by 13 publications

References 26 publications

A gender-comparative study of informal entrepreneurship: the moderating role of location decision

A gender-comparative study of informal entrepreneurship: the moderating role of location decision

What do female and male entrepreneurs value in business accelerators?

Barriers of growth within an informal sector business: narratives of women subsistence entrepreneurs in South Africa

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