How FEM-Start Helps Female Founders Get Funded

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Women Disrupting Tech

Dirkjan Hupkes

128 episodes

6 days ago

In Women Disrupting Tech, host Dirkjan Hupkes gives the mic to women building bold tech companies. Each week, a founder shares how she tackles big challenges like climate, healthcare and inequality, and what it takes to lead. Their stories spark ideas, open doors, and show what’s possible when more women lead in tech. Whether you’re a founder, future entrepreneur, or someone who wants to see more women at the table, this show is for you. New episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. Subscribe now and join the growing force of women disrupting tech.

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How FEM-Start Helps Female Founders Get Funded | Ep. 110

Women Disrupting Tech

58 minutes 37 seconds

4 months ago

How FEM-Start Helps Female Founders Get Funded | Ep. 110

What’s keeping female founders from getting funded? Join me as we hear from FEM-Start co-founders Marian Spier and Simone van Bijsterveldt what needs to change and how their platform helps women raise capital confidently.

We talk about:

02:30 Founding FEM-Start

05:16 Navigating Challenges During COVID-19

08:23 Barriers for Female Entrepreneurs

11:31 The Importance of Visibility and Networking

14:18 Investor Bias and Its Impact

17:25 Educating Female Entrepreneurs

20:11 Confidence in Pitching

23:23 The Role of Bias in Investment Decisions

26:01 Changing the Narrative Around Female Founders

29:04 Myths About Female Entrepreneurs

32:03 The Future of Gender Diversity in Business

33:39 Gender Bias in Leadership and Promotion

36:13 Education Gaps for Women Entrepreneurs

42:07 The Role of FEM-Start in Entrepreneurial Growth

43:47 Personal Experiences Shaping Entrepreneurial Journeys

47:24 Understanding Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs

52:45 Future Aspirations for FEM-Start

1:00:30 Advocating for Inclusion in Tech Funding

🔗 You can find links to connect with Marian, Simone and FEM-Start in the show notes.

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