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Why Aren't They Called "Dadpreneurs"? The Problem with Female Entrepreneur Labels

How gendered terms like "mompreneur" and "female entrepreneur" create funding gaps and credibility issues

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Heather Roberts
Nov 03, 2025
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Hey friends!

Last week I saw a quote on Instagram that stopped me cold.

“Why aren’t they called Working Dads...”

My immediate response was YEAH! Why aren’t they called working dads (picture indignation and head nodding)

In the next breath I thought well it’s the same reason they aren’t called “Dadpreneurs” or “Male Entrepreneurs” or any of the other ridicul…

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