Newsletter mid-October edition
Her Capital Connection is Coming Soon!
We are enthusiastic to give you a sneak peek of our upcoming event Her Capital Connection, happening on January 24th, 2025, at KPMG Meijburg, Amstelveen!
In collaboration with FEM-START, The Angel Initiative, Female Ventures, and Rockstart, and proudly powered by KPMG Meijburg & Co, this event promises to be a transformative experience for female founders and investors.
Experience inspiring pitches from female entrepreneurs and join interactive sessions for investors and entrepreneurs, focused on key topics in the investment journey.
Get ready to secure your spot at this exciting event focused on pitching, connecting, and learning. Your journey towards new opportunities starts here!
Stay tuned for the official announcement and details coming soon!
Member Mixer
We’re here to announce another upcoming Member Mixer! This is the perfect opportunity to (re)connect with fellow entrepreneurs, meet new members, and grow your network in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
?? November 8th, 2024 ?
??Bar Bistro in The College Hotel, Amsterdam ?
?? 17:00 - 19:00
At this gathering, you will have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and get valuable insights from your fellow members. Whether you’re looking to ask questions about entrepreneurship, funding, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this is the place to be!
This is a member-exclusive event, so don't miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your connections by becoming a member ?? https://fem-start.com/memberships/
Research Participation ?
Fleur van Dinteren is a master's student at Tilburg University, who is exploring the impact of crowdfunding on female entrepreneurs. If you’re a female entrepreneur with experience in crowdfunding, please consider participating! Here is Fleur’s introduction text: ?
Hello FEM-START Community,
My name is Fleur van Dinteren, and I am currently a master’s student in Strategic Management at Tilburg University. Over the next three months, I will be working on my master’s thesis, examining how difficulties in obtaining funds through crowdfunding impact the success of female entrepreneurs. I will focus on comparing mothers and non-mothers in this context.
As the crowdfunding market continues to grow, it presents an exciting opportunity for female entrepreneurs. However, many still face significant barriers. I aim to explore whether being a mother impacts the success rate of crowdfunding campaigns.
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To gain a comprehensive understanding of this topic, I am seeking to conduct interviews with female entrepreneurs who have launched crowdfunding campaigns. Additionally, I will be interviewing investors to deepen my insights.
If you are a female entrepreneur who has set up a crowdfunding campaign and are open to participating in an interview, or if you know others who might fit this criteria, I would love to hear from you!
For more information or to express your interest, please feel free to contact me:
LinkedIn: Fleur van Dinteren
Email: [email protected]
Ayanna Colden’s LA Exchange
We’re eager to share a report from our inspiring member, Ayanna Colden, CEO and Co-founder of Aroma Skincare.
Ayanna’s recent trade mission was to Los Angeles, organized by NBSO Los Angeles, the Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco, and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development.
Ayanna thanks Marian Spier for the invaluable feedback on her pitch and for making this amazing opportunity possible. She participated in the Rabobank x FEM-START funding training, where she prepared her first pitch for Aroma Skincare. After the training, she discovered the LA exchange opportunity through Marian on LinkedIn.
In her report, Ayanna shares her transformative journey, reminding us that no dream is too big in the U.S. market and that sharing ambitious goals can lead to unexpected opportunities. She also emphasizes the kindness of the LA business community and the essential role of collaboration and networking. Through various workshops and seminars, Ayanna honed Aroma’s brand message, highlighting the power of storytelling in business.
Read Ayanna's full report here and get inspired to chase your entrepreneurial dreams! https://fem-start.com/2024/10/09/empowering-dutch-female-entrepreneurs-ayanna-coldens-transformative-exploration-of-the-la-market/
Meet Hawa from the FEM-START Team!
We're excited to introduce Hawa Kamara, our social media and content creation intern! Currently a third-year International Business student with a focus on marketing, she's passionate about using her skills to empower female entrepreneurs and help bridge the funding gap.
In her role, Hawa brings creativity to our social media, blogs, newsletters, and events. She loves getting involved in FEM-START’s initiatives and connecting with inspiring entrepreneurs. Hawa’s commitment to diversity and inclusion drives her dedication to creating opportunities for women in business.
Read the full interview to discover more about Hawa’s story!