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Financial Empowerment Through Entrepreneurial Coaching: Evaluating the Long-Term Impact on Women and Youth-Led Startups in Africa and the U.S.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This comparative study examines the long-term impact of entrepreneurial coaching on women and youth-led startups across Africa and the United States. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research captures quantitative shifts in financial literacy and funding access alongside qualitative changes in leadership confidence, innovation agility, and community reinvestment. Findings indicate that peer-to-peer and hybrid coaching models significantly enhance financial outcomes and startup scalability, particularly when coaching is culturally contextualized. African entrepreneurs preferred locally grounded approaches, while U.S. startups leaned towards agile, tech-driven models. The study advocates for context-responsive coaching frameworks that align with global development goals, fostering inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems across borders.

Source: International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management

DOI: 10.35629/5252-070411401150

Author: Julia Chibuzor Nwanya Julia Chibuzor Nwanya

Institution: The University of Texas at Dallas

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Partnerships for the goals, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality, Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4410501120

FWCI: 1.19

Cites: 10

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10