Master the Art of Bootstrapping with FEM-START! ?

Course 1 Module 4: Bootstrapping

Master the Art of Bootstrapping!

Explore the practical and financial aspects of bootstrapping, a method for starting a business without external dependence. Understand the concept of "Pivot" and its impact on business success.

Why learn about bootstrapping?

Why is it important? Learn how to initiate a startup with limited resources, leverage personal creativity, and adapt to change by pivoting for improved business outcomes.

What will you learn in the module?

• Understand the concept and application of bootstrapping for startup funding.
• Explore the entrepreneurial journey of Tamar Neter and gain insights from her experiences.
• Discover strategies to tell your story effectively with limited resources.
• Grasp the significance of flexibility and adaptability in the early stages of a startup.
• Learn the definition of "pivot" and its role in reshaping business strategies based on feedback.
• Embrace mistakes and change as opportunities for growth and improvement in your business.

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FEM-START in the News

Opzij?article,?Marian Spier and?Eva De Mol Ph.D? discuss the Investment Gap: why do only 1 percent of investments go to female-led businesses?

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In the latest article of De Ondernemer, Marian Spier advocates for increased funding towards women, stating that companies founded by women generate higher revenues.

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FEM-START series: Audience Analysis.

FEM-START’s Audience Analysis: Overcoming Challenges is coming your way this Wednesday with a third pillar exclusively released on our platform, Mighty Networks!

This week, we zoom in on?Female Role Models. The need for visible female role models in entrepreneurship is essential. Female entrepreneurs need more role models and support, and so far, only LinkedIn has been shown to boost support. Promoting successful female entrepreneurs can inspire and encourage other fellow emerging entrepreneurs. Role models can also foster a community.

At FEM-START, we want to create a strong community of female entrepreneurs. This will allow all of them to get the opportunities they deserve and work for! ?Want to know more? Check out the full post on Mighty Networks:

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Building Success Stories:

Lieke Danenberg’s Elfin, the E-learning platform for female financial freedom!

FEM-START SUCCESS STORIES met with five inspiring women to discuss their experiences as entrepreneurs and navigating obstacles. Read our?Success Stories?to learn more about being a female entrepreneur, their enlightening journeys, and valuable insight into becoming founders. Full of practical tips, from resources to strategies and lessons for growth, we promise you won’t want to miss this series!? This week, get to know Lieke van der Veen - Danenberg ! Lieke is the co-founder of Elfin .

Elfin aims to help women find financial freedom, have better opportunities, and have more agency in their daily lives. ?An unprecedented initiative that brings women together in workshops and masterclasses to bridge the gender gap!

Read the full Success Story!

Join us on a journey of inspiration and empowerment as we delve into the world of female entrepreneurship. We bring you our handpicked gems each week that ignite our passion and drive for success.

This week's Staff Pick is the TED Talk by Dana Kanze : "The Real Reason Female Entrepreneurs Get Less Funding." Dana discusses research findings that shed light on the disparities in funding received by female entrepreneurs compared to their male counterparts. She highlights how pitch content and language influence funding decisions.

The talk offers insights into challenges for female entrepreneurs, revealing biases and urging a reevaluation of investment processes for more equity in startups.