Entrepreneurial Feminism as a Framework for Inclusive Venture Creation and Innovation

Abstract

Entrepreneurship has traditionally been conceptualized through frameworks that prioritize growth maximization, competitive dominance, and risk-taking norms historically associated with masculine economic models. In response to the structural inequalities embedded in these paradigms, entrepreneurial feminism has emerged as a transformative framework that redefines venture creation, innovation, and risk through the lens of gender equity and inclusion. This paper examines entrepreneurial feminism as both a theoretical and practical approach that challenges dominant entrepreneurial narratives by emphasizing collaborative leadership, social value creation, ethical governance, and inclusive access to resources. Through a multidimensional analysis, the study explores how feminist principles reshape entrepreneurial motivations, redefine risk-taking behaviors, and foster alternative innovation pathways that integrate economic sustainability with social justice. The findings suggest that entrepreneurial feminism not only expands opportunities for women and marginalized groups, but also offers more resilient and equitable models of business creation in contemporary economies.