The Essential Spirit of Female Founder Leadership. Helen Oldham

Helen Oldham - Helen Oldham: Why Women Angels Are Transforming the Future of Female FoundersWhen it comes to entrepreneurship, access to capital is everything. Yet, for decades, women founders have faced barriers in securing investment. Helen Oldham, co-founder of Lifted Venture, is changing that.In her role, Helen has built the only organisation of its kind in England outside of London, women investors backing female founders. This isn’t just about money. It’s about creating equality in the investment ecosystem and ensuring women-led businesses thrive.Helen explains how angel investing can be accessible and rewarding, thanks to the UK’s Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), which offers investors up to 50% tax relief. For her, it’s simple: “You’re investing in female founders rather than giving it to the taxman.”It’s a win-win. Founders gain essential capital. Investors back innovation and diversity. And society benefits from stronger, more inclusive businesses.Helen Oldham - Providing strategic frameworks and operational rigour for Northern based Boards. Passionate abouthelping female founders to get the funding they deserve and getting unemployed women into work.Curious about the world, people and always creating time to have fun.🔥 If you’re inspired to create transformational experiences and lead with impact, explore our Firewalk Instructor Training today at lisaclifford.co.uk.I hope you enjoyed this podcast ... to find out more about how I can help you achieve the life you're passionate about whether than work, business or home and feel invincible www.lisaclifford.co.uk