Os desafios do empreendedorismo LGBTQIAPN+: um mapeamento do cenário atual

Abstract

Most studies have approached entrepreneurship and Gender and Sexual Orientation Identities from an individual or organizational standpoint, focusing on researching prejudice, discrimination, or how organizations are structuring themselves to tackle these issues. This study aims to delve into the present landscape of LGBTQIAPN+ Entrepreneurship, actively charting the current scientific landscape, and pinpointing the primary barriers and challenges, along with profiling entrepreneurial individuals, exploring management practices, and delving into entrepreneurial motivation. To attain this research goal, we conducted two separate yet interconnected studies. The initial study seeks to define the scientific context surrounding research on LGBTQIAPN+ Entrepreneurship. We accomplished this through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on the works of Kraus et al. (2020), Page et al. (2021), and Tranfield et al. (2003). After applying this method, we were able to outline the scientific framework concerning the topic, uncovering three key research focal points: the existence of LGBTQIAPN+ entrepreneurs and their comparison with heterosexual counterparts, the LGBTQIAPN+ community's entrepreneurial approach, and management theories oriented towards entrepreneurial motivation. Within these research areas, notable aspects include the challenges that LGBTQIAPN+ entrepreneurs face, their entrepreneurial drive, strategies employed, and responses to the heteronormative market. The second phase of the study involved a questionnaire comprising three distinct sections to gauge the landscape of LGBTQIAPN+ Entrepreneurship. Our research sample encompassed diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, extending beyond the confines of gay and lesbian entrepreneurs as studied previously. Our findings confirm the existence of a disparity between entrepreneurial potential and the lack of management practices, support systems, assistance, and investment, all of which collectively hinder the growth and expansion of businesses led by LGBTQIAPN+ individuals. In conclusion, it is evident that LGBTQIAPN+ Entrepreneurship requires an expanded platform for growth, a reduction in prejudice to enable comprehensive entrepreneurial endeavors, increased visibility to acknowledge and resolve their challenges, and enhanced support and assistance to fully harness their potential. Additionally, it is important to note that the scope of this research is bounded by the size of the sample base. As a prospective avenue for future research, we recommend focusing on solutions to identified barriers, conducting case studies for deeper insights into management practices, and proposing projects that promote and foster LGBTQIAPN+ entrepreneurship.