Gender and quality signals: How does gender influence the effectiveness of signals in crowdfunding?

Yin-Chi Liao

Journal of Small Business Management, 2021, vol. 59, issue S1, S153-S192

Abstract: Combining signaling theory and gender role congruity theory, this study examines if the quality signals of entrepreneurs and their ventures are perceived differently because of their gender, which, in turn, affects the crowdfunding performance. In a sample of 14,729 campaigns in Kickstarter, this study shows that gender determines the effectiveness of signals in enhancing funding performance, but not uniformly to the disadvantage of women. While females are rewarded less with the signals of competence and qualification, they benefit more from the signal of social ties. This study offers implications for evaluating entrepreneurial projects and strategies for crafting an effective pitch.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1080/00472778.2021.1966434

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