Role Models and Women Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurial Superwoman Has Her Say Footnote^*

* In an ironic nod to the “superwoman” theme of this article, the birth of three babies and three respective maternity leaves took place over the course of this research project. Milo, Selim and Miguel, this publication is dedicated to you.

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