Bridging the Gender Gap: Empowering Women Founders in New Zealand
Channel: Edmund Hillary Fellowship
Date: 2023-10-30

ORIGINALLY FILMED: Wednesday 25 October | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (NZST)

"Bridging the Gender Gap" is a presentation by EHF Fellows and angel investors Sean McGrail and Kirsty Reynolds on empowering women founders to raise early-stage capital. It highlights the vast untapped potential of women entrepreneurs and the stark funding gaps they face. 

Sean and Kirsty will make a compelling case for why investing in women-led businesses is smart - they offer higher returns and are more capital efficient. It also shows the rise in women entrepreneurship globally. They will also analyse the multifaceted reasons behind the funding gap, from bias to lack of networks, and will outline actionable strategies women founders can use to increase their chances of getting funded - from choosing the right investors, to building diverse networks, engaging male allies, considering co-founders, and mastering communication.

"Bridging the Gender Gap" will highlight the challenges women face while offering an empowering, solutions-oriented approach. Kirsty and Sean draw on their expertise as angel investors and advocates for women entrepreneurs. Their presentation will be packed with research, insights, and advice that both inspires and equips women founders on their fundraising journey.