This study examines how the election of a top female political leader affects the representation of women within organizations. We argue that the election of a top female political leader has two countervailing effects. On the one hand, having a top female political leader can increase the...

How does prior firm-founding experience affect subsequent venture performance? I examine the effect of founders' prior firm-founding experience on the survival rate and the rate of return on investment in subsequent ventures. Estimates of this relationship take into account selection effect of...