<p>The present review explores the contentious realm of educational entrepreneurship (EE), seeking to demystify its complex conceptualization and dissect the diverse ways its principles resonate across educational sectors. Our review employs bibliometric analysis, guided by the theoretical lens of professional capital, which encompasses human, social, and decisional capital, to map the intellectual contours of EE over the past four decades. Through this approach, we uncover the dominant themes and key influencers within this field and address critical gaps by integrating insights from various cultural and educational contexts. Our analysis revealed significant regional variations, highlighting the need for more EE research adopting culturally sensitive frameworks that consider local educational practices. Our findings highlight a divergence in EE literature, where influential works often do not directly address EE but are linked to broader educational roles such as teacher professionalism and leadership. This divergence suggests a complex interplay between EE and the contemporary educational landscape, signaling a need to reevaluate how EE aligns with issues of equity, ethics, and educational justice. By proposing a more ethically informed, culturally sensitive, and justice-oriented approach to EE, our study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of how entrepreneurial practices can be effectively integrated into educational systems, ensuring they are not only innovative but also equitable and respectful of the diverse contexts in which they operate.</p>