Key Findings from the AFIA Index with the Forum

What this episode covers

In this episode, Shannon sits down with Gretchen (she/her), who leads the AFIA DEI Index at The Forum, a First of its Kind nationwide initiative to Accelerate Financial Inclusion and Access to business capital for women entrepreneurs in all their diversity. AFIA provides funders with a package of evidence-based resources and services to assess, accelerate and amplify Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Reconciliation in business funding. Gretchen has 20+ years experience in post-secondary and non-profit settings, leading local and internationally engaged education, training, and social impact programs and projects. She is an experienced adult educator in the fields of community development, sustainability, political economy, and planning. Prior to her role at The Forum, Gretchen held the positions of Director, Global Engagement; Associate Director, Community Engagement, and Program Director, Sustainable Development at SFU. Her expertise spans social entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and accessibility, social impact, DEI, and funding for women entrepreneurs. Resources Episode Blog: https://thefinancecafe.ca/key-findings-from-the-afia-index-with-the-forum  Connect with The Forum Website: www.afiaindex.ca    Instagram: @TheForum  Gretchen Instagram: @fergiegretch  Sponsor For more resources and information for women entrepreneurs be sure to connect to our incredible podcast sponsor the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub  Connect with Us Website: thefinancecafe.ca/  Instagram: @thefinancecafeofficial  LinkedIn: The Finance Cafe Learn more about our financial literacy program designed specifically for you and don’t forget to use code PODCAST10 to save 10% off at www.thefinancecafe.ca/

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