The article delves into the emergence and prosperity of female entrepreneurs in the real estate industry in Wenzhou, noting their significant presence and the impact of patriarchal norms on their entrepreneurial strategies and opportunities. Not only did it examine the impact of historical, geographical, and social factors on its unique 'Wenzhou model', and how this impact shapes female entrepreneurs, but it also explored the importance of social capital in supporting female real estate agents, including how they use personal networks and family resources to achieve business success.

Aim/Purpose: This dissertation examines the impact of social capital on high-value-added immigrant entrepreneurship, focusing on how networking, interpersonal trust, and institutional trust shape entrepreneurial activities in advanced sectors. Research Design/Methodology: The study utilises a longitudinal ethnographic approach and semi-structured interviews to gather insights from high-value-added immigrant entrepreneurs, followed by thematic analysis and inductive multiple�case study to identify key patterns. Findings: The research highlights the critical role of social capital, particularly the importance of weak ties and horizontal networking in operational support, interpersonal trust in establishment, and institutional trust in strategic decisions across borders. Contributions: This study advances the understanding of how social capital influences high-value-added immigrant entrepreneurship, offering insights into the mechanisms behind networking and trust in immigrant entrepreneurial contexts. Keywords: Social Capital, Immigrant Entrepreneurship, High�Value-Added, Networking, Trust, Ethnography

Aim/Purpose: This dissertation examines the impact of social capital on high-value-added immigrant entrepreneurship, focusing on how networking, interpersonal trust, and institutional trust shape entrepreneurial activities in advanced sectors. Research Design/Methodology: The study utilises a longitudinal ethnographic approach and semi-structured interviews to gather insights from high-value-added immigrant entrepreneurs, followed by thematic analysis and inductive multiplecase study to identify key patterns. Findings: The research highlights the critical role of social capital, particularly the importance of weak ties and horizontal networking in operational support, interpersonal trust in establishment, and institutional trust in strategic decisions across borders. Contributions: This study advances the understanding of how social capital influences high-value-added immigrant entrepreneurship, offering insights into the mechanisms behind networking and trust in immigrant entrepreneurial contexts. Keywords: Social Capital, Immigrant Entrepreneurship, HighValue-Added, Networking, Trust, Ethnography

Entrepreneurship Guest Lecture Series

Penny Power, ecademy: UCL Entrepreneurship Guest Lecture Series February 2011