Women Founders - Obstacle #3 - Barriers To Higher Education

Women Founders - Obstacle #3 - Barriers To Higher Education

WeROC - Women Founders Showcase - Early Bird Tickets Available until August 31, 2024

https://events.nouri.ai/events/bf57ad20-98ff-4983-8c22-0f906d773bbd

The startup world has become a beacon of innovation, offering opportunities for individuals to turn their groundbreaking ideas into reality. But while startups have created a level playing field for many aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s no secret that women face numerous hurdles on their path to success. From securing funding to finding mentorship, the challenges are real and persistent.

Access to quality education is vital for the success of any entrepreneur. However, women, particularly those in marginalized communities, often face limited access. Socioeconomic barriers, cultural biases and gender stereotypes can impede women's pursuit of education and subsequently hinder their entry into the startup ecosystem. To overcome this challenge, organizations must work to provide scholarships, mentorship and entrepreneurship programs aimed at empowering women and supporting their educational aspirations. Moreover, initiatives promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education for girls will be crucial to bridge the gender gap in technical fields and nurturing the next generation of female entrepreneurs.

Women should leverage initiatives designed to address this challenge, such as women-centric angel investor networks, crowdfunding platforms, and grants specifically for female entrepreneurs. Governments and organizations worldwide recognize the importance of supporting women-led startups and are actively working to bridge the funding gap.

At Kinect Capital, we’re committed to breaking down these barriers and fostering an ecosystem where everyone can thrive. Kinect Capital is thrilled to announce the Annual WeROC (Women Entrepreneurs Realizing Opportunities for Capital) event, scheduled for October 4, 2024. This year’s theme, “Women at the Helm,” will showcase women founders and their businesses and highlight their remarkable achievements and contributions to the startup ecosystem. The event will also include powerful keynotes and panel discussions.

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Ray Smithson

Startup, VC, & Angel Connector | VC Scout | Pitch Coach | Startup Advisor | Tech Consultant | Corporate Trainer | Worked 10 Years in Taiwan | Speak Mandarin, German, Spanish

6 个月

This will be awesome!

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Heather Griffith Barber

Buy-Scale-Sell.com I will help you buy a business, scale your business or sell your business //2x Exit //Keynote Speaker //Author //Serial Entrepreneur

6 个月

This will be a FANTASTIC event!! Corina Lake this is where you find your investors.

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