EPISODE · Jan 29, 2018 · 27 MIN
Biz503 S03E11 -Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
from Portland Radio Project · host Portland Radio Project
Did you know that women start businesses at twice the rate of men, yet receive less than three percent of venture capital? That fact, and other disparities, led a team of savvy entrepreneurs to launch Xxcelerate Fund, the Portland-based organization that mentors, educates and funds Oregon-based women entrepreneurs. Say the founders: "Data shows that women-led companies are more successful when they receive funding and support from other women. Forging partnerships with experienced professionals in lending and venture capital, government, and philanthropic institutions, XXcelerate represents a new way to fund growing businesses based on sustainable growth, education, personal accountability, and women's empowerment." Two champions for women in business are joining us on Biz503 this week. Renee Shade is the Deputy Director of theXxcelerate Fund. Maryam Behrouzi is the founder and CEO of Portland-based Spela Cosmetics, and a member of the Xxcelerate Fund's first cohort. This week's Biz503 hosts are: Rebecca Webb, co-founder of PRP, and Wendy Kotila, a Portland-based business coach, startup mentor and teacher. Tune in Fridays to 99.1 FM in the heart of Portland - and streaming worldwide at PRP.fm. Biz503 show page and on iTunes. Please check out our growing hive of podcasts here. Thanks to Premium Websites for supporting Biz503!
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Did you know that women start businesses at twice the rate of men, yet receive less than three percent of venture capital? That fact, and other disparities, led a team of savvy entrepreneurs to launch Xxcelerate Fund, the Portland-based organization that mentors, educates and funds Oregon-based women entrepreneurs. Say the founders: "Data shows that women-led companies are more successful when they receive funding and support from other women. Forging partnerships with experienced professionals in lending and venture capital, government, and philanthropic institutions, XXcelerate represents a new way to fund growing businesses based on sustainable growth, education, personal accountability, and women's empowerment." Two champions for women in business are joining us on Biz503 this week. Renee Shade is the Deputy Director of theXxcelerate Fund. Maryam Behrouzi is the founder and CEO of Portland-based Spela Cosmetics, and a member of the Xxcelerate Fund's first cohort. This week's Biz503 hosts are: Rebecca Webb, co-founder of PRP, and Wendy Kotila, a Portland-based business coach, startup mentor and teacher. Tune in Fridays to 99.1 FM in the heart of Portland - and streaming worldwide at PRP.fm. Biz503 show page and on iTunes. Please check out our growing hive of podcasts here. Thanks to Premium Websites for supporting Biz503!
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