Female Start-Ups in Italy: A Relational Capital Perspective

F. Dal Mas () and Paola Paoloni ()
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F. Dal Mas: University of Lincoln

A chapter in Gender Studies, Entrepreneurship and Human Capital, 2020, pp 75-87 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Relational capital is a vital asset of the contemporary economy, and it refers to the sum of relations among organizations and their stakeholders to create value. Previous literature states that relational capital appears as a strategic asset, especially for start-ups run by women entrepreneurs. We aim to deepen the dynamics of relational capital in female entrepreneurship, especially start-ups, analyzing the Italian context during the years 2011–2012, known as the time of the financial crisis. Our study employs a mixed method technique assessing the result of a program devoted to start-uppers. We explore the concerns and achievements of entrepreneurs-to-be, deepening the analysis concerning women in business. Then, we examine in detail one single case study, applying a revised version of the CAOS model of micro-entrepreneurship developed by Paoloni (2011). Our chapter contributes to the current literature on relational capital when women in business are involved.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Italy; Relational capital; Start-ups; CAOS model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-46874-3_6

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