Aflevering How Fem-Start Helps Female Founders Get Funded | Episode 110

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-Start 05:16 Navigating Challenges During COVID-19 08:23 Barriers for Female Entrepreneurs 11:31 The Importance of Visibility and Networking 14:18 Investor Bias and Its Impact 17:25 Educating Female Entrepreneurs 20:11 Confidence in Pitching 23:23 The Role of Bias in Investment Decisions 26:01 Changing the Narrative Around Female Founders 29:04 Myths About Female Entrepreneurs 32:03 The Future of Gender Diversity in Business 33:39 Gender Bias in Leadership and Promotion 36:13 Education Gaps for Women Entrepreneurs 42:07 The Role of FEM-Start in Entrepreneurial Growth 43:47 Personal Experiences Shaping Entrepreneurial Journeys 47:24 Understanding Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs 52:45 Future Aspirations for FEM-Start 1:00:30 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.