Woman STEMpreneurs vs women BioEmpreneurs

Jovanna Nathalie  Cervantes-Guzmán

doi:10.55965/setp.3.06.a2

Authors

Jovanna Nathalie Cervantes-Guzmán Research Professor at CUCEA UdeG https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0520-3822

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55965/setp.3.06.a2

Keywords:

Women STEMpreneurs, Women entrepreneurs in Biotech, Entrepreneurship

Abstract

Context: This study explores women's entrepreneurship in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and biotech, addressing the underrepresentation and unique challenges they face. Despite increased attention, a research gap exists in comparing the entrepreneurial experiences of women in these fields.

Purpose: Aligned with the transdisciplinary emphasis, the research integrates knowledge across disciplines to deepen the understanding of women's entrepreneurship in STEM and biotech, fostering sustainable practices.

Problem: The identified underrepresentation of women in STEM and biotech entrepreneurship and the need for more specific comparative studies form the basis of the research problem. The overarching question centers on unraveling the distinct challenges faced by women in these two fields to provide insights that can inform supportive measures and policies.

Methodology: Through a bibliometric analysis, this article identifies key differences. The VOSviewer platform is used to analyze the relationships among the nodes in the word clusters.

Theoretical and Practical Findings: Theoretical contributions arise from synthesizing insights, adding to the body of knowledge in entrepreneurship, particularly for women in STEM and biotech. Practical contributions are evident in the recommendations from the study, aimed at fostering sustainable practices and transdisciplinary collaboration in these sectors.

Transdisciplinary and Sustainable Innovation Originality: Lies in its focus on the intersection of transdisciplinarity and sustainable innovation within the context of women entrepreneurship in STEM and biotech. By addressing this unique intersection, the study adds value to the existing literature and offers novel perspectives on supporting women in these fields.

Conclusions and Limitations: The study underscores the need for targeted support mechanisms, emphasizing transdisciplinary collaboration and sustainable practices for gender equity. Acknowledging limitations opens opportunities for future research into gender disparities in entrepreneurship in scientific and biotechnological domains.

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Author Biography

Jovanna Nathalie Cervantes-Guzmán, Research Professor at CUCEA UdeG

Ph.D. Jovanna Nathalie Cervantes Guzmán, PhD Student at QUT where her research project is focused on incentive female entrepreneurship in biotech. She has a Master's degree in Marketing Management and a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from the University of Guadalajara. She was a professor at the University of Guadalajara (CUCEA) and has training in the area of entrepreneurship from Boston University and Arizona State University.

As a woman entrepreneur, Nathalie is the CEO and co-founder of the brand "Atellier Organic". Also, she founded "EVA ACADEMY" which focuses on helping women become entrepreneurs in vulnerable sectors, with the support of grants from the US Department, IREX, and Arizona State University. She was a finalist in the category of Creative Industries in 'TIC Jalisco 2021" by Young Americas Business Trust (YBAT) and Organization of American States (OAS). She won the 'Women and Business Contest '' at the Pacific Trade Show 2019 in Toronto. She was selected as a fellow in the program "Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative 2020-2021" by the USA Department and IREX which select emerging entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs with the greatest potential in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. Selected to participate as an entrepreneurial professor in the Santander X Entrepreneurship Educator's (SEE) Program by Santander and Oxentia (Oxford University Global Innovation Consultancy) presenting a special program that she developed at the University of Guadalajara focused on incentive entrepreneurship in young university students. Selected "2021 IMF Youth Fellow" by the International Monetary Fund. Invited by "Young Americas Business Trust (YBAT) and Organization of American States (OEA) to IX Summit of the Americas as entrepreneurship delegate.

Finalist in "Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2021" in the category Future Learning, as a teacher and entrepreneur. Mentor in international NGOs focuses on incentives for women’s entrepreneurship. As a researcher, she has published articles and book chapters in international index magazines, and currently, she is an associate editor in an International Journal that is indexed in SCOPUS and Web of Science.

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