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Celebrating the International Women's day, meet the first Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders cohort in Europe! Join us in congratulating the 13 women founded startups chosen for the class — and learn more about each one here: https://lnkd.in/e6RHgyrr #AcceleratedWithGoogle

🎉 Today, we proudly celebrate Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day! 🎉 At DevelopMetrics, we recognize the incredible contributions of women entrepreneurs around the world. Did you know that globally, one in three businesses is owned by women? We’re beyond honored to be recognized as the "Most Promising Female-Owned Tech Startup" by Tiger Global Ventures. To all the women entrepreneurs out there, keep pushing boundaries and breaking barriers! #MSMEDay #WomenInBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneurs #TechInnovation #DevelopMetrics

I couldn't be more excited about the opportunity to showcase the incredible talent and innovation with a female-only pitch event this evening. These events are not just about providing a platform for pitches; they're about addressing systemic challenges and biases that hinder women in raising capital and succeeding in the entrepreneurial world. 📈 The Stats Speak Volumes: Despite advancements, women entrepreneurs still face significant hurdles in accessing funding. Did you know that in 2023, only 2.3% of venture capital went to female-founded startups globally? This is drastically less beyond Series A. This isn't just a statistic; it's a glaring indication of the gender gap in funding. 💼 Navigating Biases and Barriers: Women often encounter biases and stereotypes when seeking investment. Studies show that pitches from women are frequently perceived as less credible or ambitious compared to their male counterparts, even when presenting identical business plans. This inherent bias makes it challenging for women to secure the capital they need to grow their ventures. 💪 Breaking Down Barriers: Female-only pitch events play a crucial role in leveling the playing field. By providing a supportive environment where women can showcase their ideas without the fear of bias or judgement, these events empower female entrepreneurs to shine and attract the investment they deserve. 🌟 Celebrating Diversity and Innovation: Diversity drives innovation, and by amplifying the voices of women entrepreneurs, we're not just advancing gender equality; we're unlocking new perspectives, ideas, and solutions that benefit us all. Supporting female-led ventures isn't just the right thing to do; it's a strategic investment in our collective future. Huge thanks to Steven Hamblin and Clair Dart for fostering a community of support, collaboration, and empowerment and being such an integral part of tonight's event!  I'm proud to be part of a movement that's challenging the status quo and paving the way for a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape. All the best - Lily Yuhong Tang Fatemeh Ameri, PhD Hannah Samano #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #Empowerment #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Inspireinclusion #FemaleInvestor #InvestinWomen cc The Atlantic Society Alliotts LLP

#ICYMI The Startup Ladies have an opportunity that women founders in the United States can apply to participate in for FREE. This is a fantastic opportunity to garner greater visibility for your startup and access a network of peer founders—and what's best is that if you're selected, you'll get support and training up to the Summit where you'll have the opportunity to present to a room filled with investors. 🚨 The need is clear. According to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, "In 2022, 25 percent of women had their loan applications denied versus 19 percent of males with 74 percent of women-owned firms relying on funds from personal savings, friends, or family over the past five years of their business operations versus 64 percent of male-owned businesses." 🤯 It's long been time to invest in women—and you can do so by tagging her in this post, sharing a link to the press release, or sending this post as a message so she's aware. Let's make 2024 the most competitive #InvestInWomenFounders Summit The Startup Ladies have ever hosted! 🎯 #Capital #ApplicationsOpen #WomenFounders #WomensEquity

Not enough VC funding goes to women. At Emerge - 43% of our previous fund portfolio companies had at least 1 female co-founder, but we and the sector still need to do so much more. To support and encourage more female entrepreneurs, Emerge are hosting our first women in edtech event this year. Super appreciative to my colleagues Zara Zaman and Nasya M. for setting this up, Amanda Nolen and Tamar Elkeles, PhD for hosting, and our amazing Venture Partners for joining and sharing their expertise from some of the biggest edtech companies in the world including Andela, Degreed, Chegg Inc., Coursera, Springboard, Busuu. If you are a female edtech founder looking to network and get advice from some of the BEST minds in the space - apply below. If you know someone that would like to join, please share and tag them here. #edtech #womeninedtech

I am constantly spotting inefficiencies in how things work, which is both a blessing and a curse! It’s about every single day which, I am sure, is annoying to those who are constantly around me. If you’re a woman with deep domain expertise, sees a problem that needs fixing, and has the grit and passion to turn that into innovation, you’ll want to connect with theanna.io Anyone else’s brain work in permanent improvement mode? #womenintech #femalefounder #startups

This week I was honored to join a panel for the Women Supporting Women event, organized by Startup Boston, Womenx Innovators and Center for Women & Enterprise. It was inspiring to be in a room filled with talented and driven women, all united by a shared goal of empowering and supporting each other. During the panel, we discussed the unique challenges women face in the startup world, and I was thrilled to share insights and strategies to help us all navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. It's incredible to see how our stories, experiences, and advice can uplift one another. If you're looking to build your network and support other women in startups, here are three steps you can take right now: 1. Join WomenX Innovators Slack Channel – A community of over 300 women founders in Boston, where you can share ideas, get support, and collaborate. (https://lnkd.in/eFM-zcG4) 2. Reach out to an inspiring woman – Invite her for a coffee chat. You might find a fantastic mentor or at least some invaluable advice. 3. Support a younger woman founder – Share your experiences, insights, and network. A little guidance can make a big difference for someone just starting out. A special shoutout to our moderator, Michelle Miller, and my fellow panelists, Melissa James and Queen Allotey-Pappoe, for their incredible insights and energy. Together, we can create a strong, supportive community for women entrepreneurs. Let's keep building each other up! #WomenSupportingWomen #StartupBoston #WomenInTech #WomenInnovators

Happy International Women's Day! As someone who now works in the tech field, it is great to see female tech founders out there making a difference. However, as Anne Fredriksson BSN, MS states here in her post below, only 15% of tech founders are female and they are underrepresented in startup founding roles. We do have a long way to go but kudos to Anne and other women like her who are working hard to make contributions to this field. #womeninbusiness #womenintech #aspiringleaders

Getting my pitch on at Day 2 of Startupfest! ✅️ Best of the Fest ✅️ Women in Tech championed by The Firehood Up next: the coveted Grandmother's Choice 👵. Tell me you have 2 year olds without telling me you have 2 year olds 😅. #womenintech #entrepreneur #innovation #legaltech