Malin Malmström

Malin Malmström is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Luleå University of Technology. Her research examines gender dynamics in entrepreneurial finance, sustainable business models, and cognitive aspects of venture funding decisions. She leads research on financial discrimination and bootstrap financing strategies in small businesses.

Primary research domains include:

• Gender bias in venture capital and bank financing
• Sustainable investment frameworks
• Entrepreneurial identity formation
• Government venture capital mechanisms

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on gender disparities in startup funding, with meta-analytical approaches quantifying discrimination patterns. Works consistently address financial inclusion challenges and policy implications.

Key contributions:

• Evidence-based strategies to reduce gender funding gaps
• Frameworks for commercializing green innovations
• Analysis of governmental venture capital decision-making
• Pedagogical approaches for entrepreneurial motivation