Why Aren't More Women Social Entrepreneurs?

" Women have to privilege profit over purpose, and we think that's to do with the higher demands on women's time." Social entrepreneurship blends business with purpose, so why does the field still reflect the same gender gap we see across other industries? In this episode of Office Hours, host, Cari Street speaks to Arosha Brouwer, CEO of Quan, and Professor Ute Stephan, a leading expert in entrepreneurship and wellbeing at King’s College London. Together, we dig into the data, the personal realities, and the deeper structures behind the numbers. We explore: 📊 What social entrepreneurship really is 🧠 How emotional and invisible labour impacts founders ⛰️ What the “Midlife Mountain” means, and why it matters 💡 Advice on doing meaningful work without burning out Whether you’re starting a venture or supporting someone who is, this episode breaks down the real story behind gender and purpose-driven work.