Taking Action on Gender Equity: Solutions for Investing in Women-Led Businesses
Channel: SOCAP Global
Date: 09/11/2023

The Gender-Smart Enterprise Assistance Research Coalition (G-SEARCh) is a group of six like-minded impact investors that strive to build evidence and a strong business case for investing with a gender lens. The Coalition’s research spanned 31 Technical Assistance (TA) engagements across 21 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and analyzed the business and social outcomes of seven different types of TA engagement. This SOCAP22 session shares the lessons learned and explores how investors and SMEs can identify, structure, and implement best practices in advancing gender equity, whether through TA or individual and industry efforts.

Speakers:
Lisa Willems, Board President, AlphaMundi
Yasmina Zaidman, Chief Development & Partnerships Officer, Acumen 
Benjamin Prinz, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Agilis Partners
Willy Foote, Founder & CEO, Root Capital

About SOCAP: 
SOCAP Global works under the leadership of Sorenson Impact Center to serve as the thought leadership platform for the accelerating movement towards a more just and sustainable economy. We convene a global ecosystem and marketplace – social entrepreneurs, investors, foundation and nonprofit leaders, government and policy leaders, creators, corporations, academics, and beyond – through live and digital experiences that educate, spur conversation, and inspire investment in positive impact. 

Join us at an upcoming SOCAP: Find all of our events, articles, and resources at www.socapglobal.com.
 
SOCAP22 was held October 17-20, 2022.