Maja Schmitz graduated in Business Administration (M.Sc.) from the University of Passau in 2020. Since October 2020, she works as Research Associate and Doctoral Candidate at the Chair of International Management and Social Entrepreneurship. Maja has gained valuable job experience in PR & Marketing, Private Equity, and Employer Branding. During and after her studies she worked for companies, such as The Boston Consulting Group and BMW.
Koziol, K., Schmitz, M., & Bort, S. (2025). Gender differences in entrepreneurial equity financing—a systematic literature review. Small Business Economics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-024-00989-x (VHB: B)
Koziol, K., Schmitz, M., & Bort, S. (2024). Gender Disparities in Entrepreneurial Equity Financing—A Systematic Literature Review. Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings,
Chicago. doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2024.10513abstract
Koziol, K., Schmitz, M., & Bort, S. (2024). Gender Disparities in Entrepreneurial Equity Financing—A Systematic Literature Review. Proceedings of the European Academy of Management, Bath. ISBN: 978-2-9602195-6-2
Koziol, K., & Schmitz, M. (2023). Power of Kindred Spirits: The Influence of Gender Stereotype Homophily in Entrepreneurial Pitches. Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings,
Boston. doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2023.15276abstract
Koziol, K., & Schmitz, M. (2023). The Power of Kindred Spirits: The Influence of Gender Stereotype Homophily on Investment Intentions in Pitches. Proceedings of the European Academy of Management, Dublin. ISBN: 978-2-9602195-5-5
Awards
Best Paper Award
Schmitz, M., Koziol, K., and Bort, S. (2023, 20 – 21 July). The Impact of Gender Bias on Investment Decision in Entrepreneurial Equity Financing: A Systematic Literature Review. Mannheim Castle Days, Mannheim, Germany.
