EPISODE · May 19, 2025 · 40 MIN
The Untold Story of Gendered Funding | Elite Business Live
from The Elite Business Podcast · host elitebusiness
What happens when five bold voices gather to discuss gender, finance, and the future of funding? You get more than just a panel — you get a powerful, unfiltered conversation that challenges the status quo. At Elite Business Live, The Untold Story of Gendered Funding featured an extraordinary lineup: 🔹 Hattie Fawcett (Focus for Business) 🔹 Louise Doyle (Needi) 🔹 Andrea Reynolds (Swoop) 🔹 Richard Bermond (British Business Bank) 🔹 Sam Smith, the first woman to float a British stockbroking company Moderated with care and courage, this session dives deep into: 💬 Lived experiences of bias in the fundraising world 📊 The real numbers behind female-led funding 🤝 The transformative power of mentorship 🌍 Global perspectives from the UK to the US 💡 Practical advice on raising capital, staying resilient, and building your network This isn’t just a conversation for women. It’s for everyone who believes business should be better, fairer, and more representative. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply curious about the real dynamics behind startup capital, this is the story you didn’t know you needed to hear. 👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights from Elite Business Live. https://elitebusinessevent.co.uk/ #GenderedFunding #EliteBusinessLive #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #RepresentationMatters #WomenInBusiness #FinancePanel
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What happens when five bold voices gather to discuss gender, finance, and the future of funding? You get more than just a panel — you get a powerful, unfiltered conversation that challenges the status quo. At Elite Business Live, The Untold Story of Gendered Funding featured an extraordinary lineup:🔹 Hattie Fawcett (Focus for Business)🔹 Louise Doyle (Needi)🔹 Andrea Reynolds (Swoop)🔹 Richard Bermond (British Business Bank)🔹 Sam Smith, the first woman to float a British stockbroking company Moderated with care and courage, this session dives deep into: 💬 Lived experiences of bias in the fundraising world 📊 The real numbers behind female-led funding 🤝 The transformative power of mentorship 🌍 Global perspectives from the UK to the US 💡 Practical advice on raising capital, staying resilient, and building your network This isn’t just a conversation for women. It’s for everyone who believes business should be better, fairer, and more representative. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply curious about the real dynamics behind startup capital, this is the story you didn’t know you needed to hear. 👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights from Elite Business Live.https://elitebusinessevent.co.uk/ #GenderedFunding #EliteBusinessLive #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #RepresentationMatters #WomenInBusiness #FinancePanel
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