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Thrilled to partner with The Firehood to teach Strategic Leadership as part of the Firestarter program! This initiative is a game-changer for women-led startups, providing mentorship, resources, and education to tackle critical entrepreneurial challenges. Applications are now open at https://lnkd.in/e4hthKTV

"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; We must do." – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. Building a business is always hard work. It’s those slow days, when customers are few and the journey feels like an uphill battle, that truly test your resilience. Here’s the key to conquering them : 🫵🏽Keep going. 🫵🏽Keep pushing. 🫵🏽Keep investing in yourself and your business. Because sometimes nothing seems to happen for a long time… and then everything changes at once. Remember: Success favors the ready. If you want to dive deeper into how to stay prepared and set your business up for those breakthrough moments, join us this Monday night at 9pm EST. We’ll be chatting about our service updates and-most importantly-our upcoming webinar on the 20th; designed specifically for female founders and women-owned startups. So come sit a spell - bring a founder bestie along with you - and let’s get ready for what’s next! #FemaleFounders #WomenOwnedBusinesses #WomenInBusiness #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #StartupSuccess #WomenWhoLead #BusinessJourney #KeepGoing #StayReady #ZBSLady #TheFutureisNow

Empowering Female Entrepreneurs 🚀 Last week, Ann-Christin participated in an incredible female-focused event at the FACE@RUB (Female Academic Entrepreneurs) Accelerator, where she joined the Money Talk panel. Together with Judith Mertens (NRW.BANK), Sophia Tran 🚀 (Spotlight!), and Heike Wemhoff (encourageventures e.V.), she shared insights into early-stage financing and answered questions from aspiring founders. It was a privilege to see so much entrepreneurial spirit and drive in one room! This week, our commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs continues at the BridgeBuilder her summit. Ann-Christin will take part in a discussion on: Connecting Startups and Corporates – A Means for Sustainable Transformation. Together with Nicola Henseler (FAIRNICA + Grubengold), Marlene Reusmann (Hydrogenea), and Max Mühlberger (Anthropia), the discussion will explore how startups can drive sustainable transformation by addressing the challenges large corporations face in adapting to rapid change. The conversation will explore how collaboration can drive sustainable innovation, respond to changing customer needs, and foster partnerships that create lasting value. We’re excited to support the incredible work of female entrepreneurs driving change in their industries. Together, we can shape a more innovative and inclusive future! 🌍✨

🚀 I’m thrilled to announce: Applications are now OPEN for Cohort 3 of the Leeds Female Founders Incubator! The data speaks volumes: While women-led startups face significant funding gaps, venture-backed female founders generate 12% higher revenue than their male counterparts. This isn't just about equality – but unlocking untapped business potential. Our mission? Empower early-stage women founders with: - Knowledge expansion - Confidence building - Growth strategies - Community support A massive thank you to:  ✨ British Business Bank for their invaluable sponsorship  ✨ All our incredible partners, mentors and individuals delivering expert workshops and imparting their knowledge ✨ Everyone contributing to this collaborative ecosystem Are you a woman in tech with big ambitions, or know someone who is? Join our thriving community by applying via the link below. Or please share to help us reach ambitious female tech entrepreneurs. #FemaleFounders #BusinessSupport #LeedsTech #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship

🌟 Celebrating Entrepreneurship and the Power of Community! 🌟 Entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business—it's about resilience, innovation, and creating opportunities where there were none. Today, I want to shine a light on the incredible impact Hispanic founders have in shaping industries, building communities, and driving change. At RevHubOC - The Orange County Center for Innovation & Social Enterprise, we're proud to support these visionary leaders, offering the resources, mentorship, and network needed to turn ideas into thriving enterprises. Our commitment to empowering Hispanic entrepreneurs is grounded in a belief that diversity strengthens the entrepreneurial ecosystem. When given the right tools and support, these founders can unlock untapped potential and lead ventures that address the unique challenges and opportunities in our communities. Together, we're building a future where entrepreneurship knows no boundaries, and where Hispanic innovators continue to break barriers and create lasting impact. Here’s to more growth, inclusion, and success! 💼🚀 #Entrepreneurship #HispanicFounders #RevHub #Innovation #Diversity #Leadership #CommunityImpact #InclusiveGrowth

In this insightful session, Simon Lewin tackles the pressing question on every startup’s mind: 'Does his company help startups find grants?' With unparalleled clarity, Simon walks us through the invaluable support his company provides to businesses in navigating the complex world of grants. From identifying suitable opportunities to crafting winning applications, learn how they're unlocking potential funding avenues for startups to thrive. Whether you're in the infancy stages of your business or looking to scale, this is a conversation you won't want to miss." Register for our upcoming expo to gain more insights like these and discover how you can exhibit or speak to share your success story. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, potential partners, and funding opportunities tailored for your growth. Don't let this opportunity pass you by—register now or contact us to explore how you can be a part of this transformative event. For information about the Expo in October or to be a speaker, panelist, sponsor or exhibitor check the comment below. We are excited to have Crystal Stewart as a panelist this year. Last year's speakers included: Usha Khokhar Cert CII (MP) Hutaib Poonawala FCCA and Juanita Francis from TV Edwards Solicitors LLP #StartupFunding #GrantOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #InnovationGrants #EntrepreneurialSupport #FundingSuccess #BusinessExpo #StartupAdvice #FinancialEmpowerment #IndustryLeaders

Global Entrepreneurship Week is here! 🌍 At VenturePath, we know that scaling a business is one of the most exciting, and demanding, parts of an entrepreneur’s journey. This week is all about celebrating the founders driving innovation, building companies and paving the way for future entrepreneurs everywhere. But scaling doesn’t happen by chance. It takes preparation, insight and the right support. That’s why we’re using this week to share ‘Venture Insights’ from our community to help ambitious founders tackle key challenges. Stay tuned for actionable tips and expert advice - all designed to help founders accelerate their way to scaleup success.  GEN UK #GEW2024 #VentureInsights

Well this is exciting!😃 Our March 21 Female Founder's Test Kitchen sold out, so we added a second FTK on March 22 which is now sold out too! We are thrilled to facilitate this dynamic group of 25+ entrepreneurs who are passionate about turning their brilliant ideas into successful startups. What's FTK all about? In partnership with amazing programs offered by groups such as Scroobious, FemInnovation, The Entrepreneur Forum (EF)'s Female Founder Fellowship (more announcements coming soon)...we offer LIVE coaching to emerging and new founders--so they can test their assumptions, brainstorm, and get key questions answered before preparing to pitch to investors and partners. With appreciation to Lily Macomber, Allison Byers, Bethany Corbin, Kate C Arnold, MD, MBA for all of your work to support female and underserved founders! Stay tuned for announcement about our April & May FTKs! Drop a 🔥in the comments if you'd like to be added to the list. #feminnovation #scroobious #theentrepreneurforum #femalefounders #womenentrepreneurs #livecoaching #foundercoach #founderstestkitchen

Who’s an extraordinary founder you think highly of? Building a unicorn is no walk in the park, so we’re looking for people who possess an unshakeable resolve to succeed. We’re a “no fluff, no bullshit” company that’s creating opportunities for founders to turn their dreams into reality. Our approach is simple: We connect our fellows with unicorn founders, pour in up to €150K in funding, and deliver hands-on education meticulously crafted by serial entrepreneurs who’ve walked the talk, and watch you grow. Join the ranks of trailblazers like… 🔸Clara Moldovan, who founded Swistor, raised more than €2M for the company, and won numerous awards like MassChallenge, VentureKick, Tech4Impact, and the Musy Award for Women in Entrepreneurship for her work 🔸Seb Haugeto, who landed a $700k investment from international investors - one of the highest pre seed valuations in the Nordics in the past year 🔸Max Osborne, who raised an angel round led by 4 unicorn founders 1 week after joining our Grand Pitch event 🔸Fellows who are raising Europe's largest pre-seed rounds for first-time founders If you’re thinking of someone in your network feel free to share this link – regardless if they have founded a company or not (yet) https://lnkd.in/eiaSijWN or nominate them directly via this form https://lnkd.in/ef_Puz8e #entrepreneur #founders #education #opportunity #innovation

A Journey of Grit: Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship Alex Carter, the founder of InnovateTech, started his entrepreneurial journey with a vision to revolutionize small business operations. Despite early rejections, Alex's persistence paid off when an angel investor funded his dream. However, success brought new challenges. Competitors spread rumors and tried to poach his team, dragging InnovateTech's reputation through the mud. Alex faced self-doubt and financial pressures, but he chose transparency and resilience over giving up. By openly addressing the negativity and reaffirming his mission, Alex rebuilt trust with clients and inspired his team. InnovateTech's reputation bounced back stronger, proving that integrity and perseverance are the keys to overcoming adversity. Today, InnovateTech thrives, and Alex's story serves as a powerful reminder that staying true to your vision, even when others try to bring you down, is the path to true success. #innovxbpm #innovxbpmsolutionslimited