How FEM-Start Helps Female Founders Get Funded | Episode 110

17/07/2025 58 min Temporada 5 Episodio 110

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What’s keeping female founders from getting funded? Join me as we hear from FEM-Start co-founders Marian Spier and Simone van Bijsterveldt what needs to change and how their platform helps women raise capital confidently.We talk about:02:30 Founding FEM-Start05:16 Navigating Challenges During COVID-1908:23 Barriers for Female Entrepreneurs11:31 The Importance of Visibility and Networking14:18 Investor Bias and Its Impact17:25 Educating Female Entrepreneurs20:11 Confidence in Pitching23:23 The Role of Bias in Investment Decisions26:01 Changing the Narrative Around Female Founders29:04 Myths About Female Entrepreneurs32:03 The Future of Gender Diversity in Business33:39 Gender Bias in Leadership and Promotion36:13 Education Gaps for Women Entrepreneurs42:07 The Role of FEM-Start in Entrepreneurial Growth43:47 Personal Experiences Shaping Entrepreneurial Journeys47:24 Understanding Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs52:45 Future Aspirations for FEM-Start1:00:30 Advocating for Inclusion in Tech Funding🔗 You can find links to connect with Marian, Simone and FEM-Start in the show notes.❓ Leave your questions in the comments on Spotify, Apple or YouTube.🗣️ Subscribe for more about each episode of Women Disrupting Tech on Substack.

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