Twin Transformation as an Enabler of Female Entrepreneurship
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Advanced Perspectives and Trends in Digital Transformation of Firms, Networks, and Society - 2nd International Conference of the Digital Transformation Society, 2024. ed. / Francesco Schiavone; Nessrine Omrani; Heger Gabteni. Springer Nature, 2025. p. 273-287 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics).
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T1 - Twin Transformation as an Enabler of Female Entrepreneurship
AU - Zier, Beatrice
AU - Roth, Alexander
AU - Conradi, Silke
AU - Stöber, Anna Luise
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - In a period characterized by unparalleled technological progress, the terrain of worldwide economies is experiencing a significant transformation through digital upheaval. As nations strive to harness the potential of digital transformation for sustainable development, there exists a critical need to explore and understand the multifaceted dynamics that shape this evolution. One aspect that is receiving increased attention is the intersection between female entrepreneurship and female empowerment as powerful enablers driving the progress of digital transformation. Historically, women have encountered barriers that impede their full participation in economic activities, including entrepreneurship. However, the tide is changing as a growing body of research highlights the pivotal role that women play in fostering innovation, economic growth, and social development. This paradigm shift toward recognizing and harnessing almost untapped potential of female entrepreneurs is integral to realizing the true essence of digital transformation. In this perspective, the process of twin transformation aims to enhance a company through digital transformation coupled with sustainable transformation. Twin transformation in the context of female entrepreneurship pertains to how women can contribute to integrating the aspects of digitization and sustainability in businesses. This chapter follows the stages of small business growth to highlight how twin transformation impacts female entrepreneurship. The authors apply and adapt this framework and conduct a qualitative case study assessing the success story of a platform business startup in care industry. This research extends perspectives on twin transformation, demonstrating the pivotal role of females in transformation processes.
AB - In a period characterized by unparalleled technological progress, the terrain of worldwide economies is experiencing a significant transformation through digital upheaval. As nations strive to harness the potential of digital transformation for sustainable development, there exists a critical need to explore and understand the multifaceted dynamics that shape this evolution. One aspect that is receiving increased attention is the intersection between female entrepreneurship and female empowerment as powerful enablers driving the progress of digital transformation. Historically, women have encountered barriers that impede their full participation in economic activities, including entrepreneurship. However, the tide is changing as a growing body of research highlights the pivotal role that women play in fostering innovation, economic growth, and social development. This paradigm shift toward recognizing and harnessing almost untapped potential of female entrepreneurs is integral to realizing the true essence of digital transformation. In this perspective, the process of twin transformation aims to enhance a company through digital transformation coupled with sustainable transformation. Twin transformation in the context of female entrepreneurship pertains to how women can contribute to integrating the aspects of digitization and sustainability in businesses. This chapter follows the stages of small business growth to highlight how twin transformation impacts female entrepreneurship. The authors apply and adapt this framework and conduct a qualitative case study assessing the success story of a platform business startup in care industry. This research extends perspectives on twin transformation, demonstrating the pivotal role of females in transformation processes.
KW - Digital transformation
KW - Female entrepreneurship
KW - Sustainability
KW - Twin transformation
KW - Management studies
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=105017407122&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-031-80692-6_22
DO - 10.1007/978-3-031-80692-6_22
M3 - Article in conference proceedings
AN - SCOPUS:105017407122
SN - 9783031806919
T3 - Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics
SP - 273
EP - 287
BT - Advanced Perspectives and Trends in Digital Transformation of Firms, Networks, and Society - 2nd International Conference of the Digital Transformation Society, 2024
A2 - Schiavone, Francesco
A2 - Omrani, Nessrine
A2 - Gabteni, Heger
PB - Springer Nature
T2 - 2nd International Conference of the Digital Transformation Society, DTS 2024
Y2 - 23 May 2024 through 24 May 2024
ER -