EPISODE · Sep 21, 2023 · 10 MIN
Why Female Entrepreneurs Get Less Funding
from The Angel Next Door · host Marcia Dawood
Why do female entrepreneurs receive less funding than their male counterparts? In this solo episode, Marcia focuses in on the various factors contributing to the lack of funding for women, including biased questions during the fundraising process and the perception that women start slower-growing, less scalable businesses. She also explores the importance of diversifying the pool of investors and expanding networks to create more opportunities for women in the startup world. Marcia highlights research findings and shares insights on how female entrepreneurs can navigate the funding landscape more effectively. She also discusses the upcoming documentary "Show Her the Money" and its mission to raise awareness and spark change. With a focus on creating a more equitable startup ecosystem, Marcia emphasizes the need for ongoing conversation, networking, and collective action to move beyond the current 3% mark and empower women to secure the funding they deserve.Show Her the Money movie trailer: https://showherthemoneymovie.comGet tickets for Opening Night in Philly here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewomensfilmfestival/993793#Connect with Catherine Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelgray/Read more from Dana Kanze here: https://hbr.org/2017/06/male-and-female-entrepreneurs-get-asked-different-questions-by-vcs-and-it-affects-how-much-funding-they-get Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theangelnextdoorpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood
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Why do female entrepreneurs receive less funding than their male counterparts? In this solo episode, Marcia focuses in on the various factors contributing to the lack of funding for women, including biased questions during the fundraising process and the perception that women start slower-growing, less scalable businesses. She also explores the importance of diversifying the pool of investors and expanding networks to create more opportunities for women in the startup world. Marcia highlights research findings and shares insights on how female entrepreneurs can navigate the funding landscape more effectively. She also discusses the upcoming documentary "Show Her the Money" and its mission to raise awareness and spark change. With a focus on creating a more equitable startup ecosystem, Marcia emphasizes the need for ongoing conversation, networking, and collective action to move beyond the current 3% mark and empower women to secure the funding they deserve.
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