About
Anna Elkina serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Entrepreneurship Unit at the University of Turku, Finland. Her academic work centers on the intersection of entrepreneurial identity, migrant entrepreneurship, and life-integration dynamics, with a distinctive emphasis on gender perspectives and Feminist theoretical frameworks.
Her research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on migrant entrepreneurship and identity construction, particularly examining how highly skilled international professionals navigate Finnish business ecosystems. Key thematic threads include gendered entrepreneurial experiences, linguistic integration challenges in workplaces, and co-creation practices involving international talent. Recent publications reveal methodological diversity spanning autoethnography, narrative analysis, and policy-oriented research.
Her scholarly output indicates strong engagement with practical applications, evidenced by multiple 2024 policy reports addressing Finland's integration of highly skilled immigrants. The 2024 monograph Unfolding identity work during an entrepreneurial journey represents a significant contribution through its innovative autoethnographic approach to entrepreneurial identity formation.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on Introduction to Entrepreneurial Business and Social Value Creation through entrepreneurship, reflecting her commitment to translating research into educational practice.
