Women-founded startups raise only 2% of VC funds. Because many high-growth ventures rely on early-stage equity capital, women’s access to this type of funding is far from trivial if the goal is to achieve parity with men. Could it be that women are presenting deals that are simply not suitable for investment? Or is it that women are discriminated against in the financing process?
 
Tune in to this episode to find out:
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 <li>What the reasons are behind the early stage equity gap between men and women;</li>
 <li>Why female entrepreneurs outperform male entrepreneurs in male-dominated industries;</li>
 <li>How venture capitalists may sabotage female entrepreneurs at pitching events;</li>
 <li>What strategies women can pursue to overcome barriers in accessing early-stage equity capital.</li>
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