SERVER_OS: Linux ojs 3.10.0-1127.el7.x86_64 #1 SMP Tue Mar 31 23:36:51 UTC 2020 x86_64
SERVER_SOFTWARE: nginx/1.16.1
PHP_VERSION: 7.3.18
DISABLE_FUNCTION: exec, passthru, shell_exec, system, proc_open, popen, curl_exec, curl_multi_exec, parse_ini_file, show_source
PATH:
Women Entrepreneurs and Startups: Breaking Barriers | International Journal of Advances in Business and Management Research (IJABMR)
Skip to main content Skip to main navigation menu Skip to site footer
International Journal of Advances in Business and Management Research (IJABMR)
Articles
DOI: 10.62674/ijabmr.2025.v3isupp1.011
Published: 2025-08-08

Women Entrepreneurs and Startups: Breaking Barriers

TKR Institute of Management and Science, 500097 Meerpet, Telangana
TKR Institute of Management and Science, 500097 Meerpet, Telangana
Empowerment Funding Challenges Gender Barriers Innovation Ethical Leadership Start-ups Women Entrepreneurs

Abstract

The rise of women entrepreneurs marks a transformative shift in the global start-up ecosystem. Women-led start-ups are not only fostering innovation and economic growth but also promoting diversity and social change. However, women continue to encounter significant barriers, including limited access to funding, gender biases, networking challenges, and work-life balance pressures. This paper explores the evolving role of women entrepreneurs, analyses the obstacles they face, and highlights success stories that serve as beacons of inspiration. By addressing these barriers through supportive policies, mentorship, and inclusive investment practices, the entrepreneurial landscape can become more equitable and dynamic. Empowering women entrepreneurs is essential for building a sustainable and inclusive economy.

References

  1. Brush CG, De Bruin A, Welter F. A gender‐aware framework for women's entrepreneurship. International Journal of Gender and entrepreneurship. 2009 Mar 27;1(1):8-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/17566260910942318
  2. Butticè V, Colombo MG, Wright M. Serial crowdfunding, social capital, and project success. Entrepreneurship theory and practice. 2017 Mar;41(2):183-207. https://doi.org/10.1111/etap.12271
  3. Jennings JE, Brush CG. Research on women entrepreneurs: challenges to (and from) the broader entrepreneurship literature?. Academy of Management Annals. 2013 Jun 1;7(1):663-715. doi.org/10.5465/19416520.2013.782190
  4. Marlow S, Patton D. All credit to men? Entrepreneurship, finance, and gender. Entrepreneurship theory and practice. 2005 Nov;29(6):717-35. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6520.2005.00105.x
  5. Malinin A. Beyond the Pitch: Role of Founders' Characteristics in Startup Funding. Journal of Accounting and Finance. 2023;23(5):80-98. https://doi.org/10.33423/jaf.v23i5.6563
  6. Kanze D, Huang L, Conley MA, Higgins ET. We ask men to win and women not to lose: Closing the gender gap in startup funding. Academy of management journal. 2018 Apr;61(2):586-614. https://doi.org/10.5465/amj.2016.1215
  7. Gompers PA, Wang SQ. Diversity in innovation. National Bureau of Economic Research; 2017 Jan 23. https://doi.org/10.3386/w23082
  8. Haidar JI. The impact of business regulatory reforms on economic growth. Journal of the Japanese and international economies. 2012 Sep 1;26(3):285-307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jjie.2012.05.004
  9. Morozova IA, Popkova EG, Litvinova TN. Sustainable development of global entrepreneurship: infrastructure and perspectives. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal. 2019 Jun 15;15(2):589-97. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-018-0522-7
  10. Hossain MS, Islam MA, Hosen M, Mohd. Thas Thaker H. Missing catalysts of female entrepreneurship success: Evidence from an emerging economy. Global Business and Organizational Excellence. 2023 Jul;42(5):50-64. https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.22201
  11. Halabisky D. Policy brief on women’s entrepreneurship. OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Papers. 2018 Jun 14. https://doi.org/10.2767/50209
  12. Gupta N, Etzkowitz H. Women founders in a high-tech incubator: negotiating entrepreneurial identity in the Indian socio-cultural context. International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship. 2021 Oct 27;13(4):353-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJGE-11-2020-0181
  13. Saranyan SR, Shrinandh K, Prabha DD. Policies of Indian Government to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Inclusive Growth for Self-Reliant India.:65.
  14. Han L, Ali DA, Bhaumik A. The Impact of Elementary School Instructors' Classroom Management Abilities on Students Unwanted Disciplinary Behavior. International Journal of Advances in Business and Management Research (IJABMR). 2024 Dec 12;2(2):1-7. https://doi.org/10.62674/ijabmr.2024.v2i02.001
  15. Kappal JM, Rastogi S. Investment behaviour of women entrepreneurs. Qualitative Research in Financial Markets. 2020 Oct 24;12(4):485-504. https://doi.org/10.1108/QRFM-04-2020-0053
  16. TADESSE W. FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN ENTERPRENEURS IN MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (THE CASE OF YEKA SUB-CITY) (Doctoral dissertation, ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY).
  17. Chakraborty A, Banerjee S. Effective Leadership Styles for the Modern Workplace. International Journal of Advances in Business and Management Research (IJABMR). 2023 Dec 12;1(2):31-9. https://doi.org/10.62674/ijabmr.2024.v1i02.004
  18. Ali Y, Sabir M, Khan Z, Petrillo A. Women entrepreneurship in developing countries: simulation based fuzzy TOPSIS approach. In International Conference on Modelling & Applied Simulation 2020 Sep 16 (pp. 1-11). CAL-TEK Srl. https://doi.org/10.46354/i3m.2020.mas.001
  19. Nayak M, Nayak PM, Joshi HG. Determinants influencing the entrepreneurial success of MSMEs in emerging economies: a study of Indian women entrepreneurs. Cogent Economics & Finance. 2025 Dec 31;13(1):2472585. https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2025.2472585
  20. Guoqiang Z, Bhaumik A. Work-life harmony and retention of employees: a review of the impact of flexible work arrangements. International Journal of Advances in Business and Management Research (IJABMR). 2024 Dec 12;2(2):31-8. https://doi.org/10.62674/ijabmr.2024.v2i02.005

How to Cite

Mallepally, A., & Mallepally, A. (2025). Women Entrepreneurs and Startups: Breaking Barriers. International Journal of Advances in Business and Management Research (IJABMR), 3(Suppl 1), 86–92. https://doi.org/10.62674/ijabmr.2025.v3isupp1.011

Metrics

Article Contents

Indexed In

 

Journal title

International Journal of Advances in Business and Management Research (IJABMR)

ISSN (online)

2584-1718

Publisher's name

Swami Vivekananda Global Academy, India

Established Since

2023

Email Id

info@ijabmresearch.org

DOI Prefix

10.62674/ijabmr

Peer Review

Double Anonymous Peer Review

Licensing

CC BY-NC-ND

Open Access

Yes

 

Indexed In








Score: 6.038










Tools

 

Flagcounter

Flag Counter