Drivers for Women Entrepreneurship in Greece: A Case Analysis of Early-Stage Companies

Marcus Goncalves (), Suela Papagelis and Daphne Nicolitsas
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Marcus Goncalves: Administrative Sciences Department, Metropolitan College, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Suela Papagelis: Administrative Sciences Department, Metropolitan College, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Businesses, 2025, vol. 5, issue 1, 1-38

Abstract: This study explores the unique realm of women’s entrepreneurial leadership within Stewart’s role demands-constraint-choice in Greece. This brings to light the underrepresented role of women entrepreneurs in the country and sets out to fill the literature gap by exploring their distinct motivations and leadership. By employing a qualitative method and conducting semi-structured interviews with Greek women entrepreneurs, this study uncovers a complex web of motivations intertwined with personal goals, sociocultural norms, and economic conditions that diverge from those in other advanced economies. Notable motivations include financial autonomy, family support, societal betterment, and personal fulfillment. The findings also provide a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay between entrepreneurs’ roles, motivations, and leadership decisions within socioeconomic and cultural contexts. This research enriches the broader discourse on international entrepreneurship and women’s studies, deepening our understanding of Greek women’s entrepreneurship. The practical implications of these findings offer strategies for policymakers, educators, and industry professionals to foster an environment that supports women’s entrepreneurial leadership in Greece and other emerging economies.

Keywords: women entrepreneurship ecosystem; SDG 5; gender equality; international entrepreneurship; Greece; push and pull motivational factors; role demands-constraints-choices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A1 D0 D4 D6 D7 D8 D9 E0 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 F0 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 G0 G1 G2 H0 J0 K2 L0 L1 L2 M0 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 N0 N1 N2 O0 O1 P0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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