inclusion and equity in entrepreneurship & innovation
A recent poll that I came across listed women as 39% more likely to start a solo business, compared to a much smaller share of men. Keep in mind that women now own approximately 20% of businesses in Canada. This number is a threshold up since 2017, which was around 16%.
When it comes to investments in Women Founder-led businesses, we often think of VC investments, and while that is one of the traditional routes, there are other alternatives for women founders to access capital to grow their business, especially for founders at the early-stage.
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Women Founders Investment Preparedness program is starting next week April 21st! I'm very excited about this program, since it's been a long time coming, and it's in collaboration with the Canadian Women's Foundation. As we're preparing for the first session, Gurbeen Bhasin and I are working on session planning. We are aiming to have a … Continue reading What is Investment Readiness in a Shifting Economy
Inclusive Entrepreneurship 