Female entrepreneurs start-up differently: The impact of personality, work-related demands and resources on objective and subjective entrepreneurial success

Women remain underrepresented in the start-up scene, and existing research is largely informed by the experiences and characteristics of men. Consequently, studies often overlook the unique challenges women face, such as taking on more care work and dealing with different pressures in their personal and professional lives. Furthermore, despite their relevance to entrepreneurial success, health-related factors have received little attention. This doctoral project investigates how female entrepreneurs can achieve long-term success while maintaining their health. It examines which personal characteristics are associated with success and how their relevance shifts across the different phases of the entrepreneurial journey. It also considers the impact of professional and private life demands on both objective outcomes and subjective perceptions of success.