In this article we report on the results of a survey of innovative practices in a sample of U.S. firms. Survey results reveal gender differences in the areas of both
human and social capital. In the area of human capital, women were less likely to have advanced degrees or senior management experience. In the area of social
capital, although a high percentage of women engaged in networking activities, there is some evidence that their networking strategies were less targeted than those of
men. Consistent with prior research, women entrepreneurs had lower levels of “selfefficacy” or confidence in their ability to identify and develop innovative ideas. The implications of these findings for the education and training of women entrepreneurs
are discussed
