Scrutinizing informal female entrepreneurship: a systematic review and research agenda Available to Purchase

Dr Izaias Martins (Ph.D.) is Full Professor in Entrepreneurship and Research Methodology at EAFIT University – School of Management. Medellin - Colombia. He received his Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and Business Management and his master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Management from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain). He has led several research projects in collaboration with renowned institutions such as the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students’ Survey (GUESSS), The Institute of Regional and Metropolitan Studies of Barcelona and the Latin American Council of Management Schools (CLADEA). He is also a member of important organizations committed to the circulation and dissemination of research and knowledge in entrepreneurship such as ECSB (European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship).

Research interests: Entrepreneurial orientation, individual entrepreneurial orientation, Gender and entrepreneurship, Female entrepreneurship, and informal venture capital.

Dra. Maria Antonia Nunez (Ph.D.) is professor of strategy and risk management at Universidad EAFIT – School of Management. Medellín – Colombia. She obtained her PhD in Business Administration and master’s in risk and insurance management at Universidad EAFIT and Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, España, respectively. She is also a member of several international organizations such as RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society). Research interests: Female business in specific geographical patterns and Risk-taking and entrepreneurship.

Dr Juan P. Perez (Ph.D.) is Assistant Professor of multivariate analysis and econometrics at Universidad EAFIT – School of Management. Medellín - Colombia. He obtained his PhD in Business Administration and master’s in finance and applied mathematics at Universidad EAFIT. He participates in several research projects such as GUESSS (Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students' Survey) and collaborated as a reviewer for essential journals in entrepreneurship. Research interests: Entrepreneurial education and individual entrepreneurial orientation.

Dr Eduart Villanueva (Ph.D.) is professor of strategy and risk management at Universidad EAFIT – School of Management. Medellín - Colombia. He obtained his PhD in Business Administration at CENTRUM – Pontificia Universidad Católica de Peru. He is also a member of several international organizations such as RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society). Research interests: Entrepreneurial education and Risk-taking and entrepreneurship.