Funding Challenges and Alternatives for Women Entrepreneurs

The video discusses the challenges women entrepreneurs face in securing venture capital, especially women of color, who receive a minuscule percentage of funding. It emphasizes the importance of exploring alternative funding sources like debt, crowdfunding, and competitions, which can be more beneficial and less risky than venture capital. The speaker warns against blindly accepting venture capital due to potential negative outcomes and highlights the need for a balanced capital approach to avoid future failures. The video also explores the advantages of crowdfunding, particularly for women, and encourages founders to consider diverse funding options.

What percentage of venture capital funding do women entrepreneurs currently receive?

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

• 2.5%

Which group receives between 0.1% and 0.2% of venture capital funding?

• Women of color

• Men of color

• White women

• White men

What is often considered the most visible form of investment?

• Angel Investing

• Venture Capital

• Debt

• Crowdfunding

Which type of funding do women-led companies tend to be more successful at obtaining?

• Bank Loans

• Angel Investment

• Crowdfunding

• Venture Capital

What should founders be cautious about when accepting venture capital?

• Lack of publicity

• Losing company control

• High interest rates

• Complex paperwork

What is a potential consequence of accepting poor venture capital terms?

• Increased innovation

• Higher success rates

• Better media coverage

• Loss of company control

What might future statistics incorrectly suggest about women and people of color in entrepreneurship?

• They are more innovative

• They have better networks

• They fail more often

• They receive more funding

Which funding source involves competitions and pitch events?

• Venture Capital

• Bank Loans

• Crowdfunding

• Pitch Competitions

What is a benefit of crowdfunding where you presell products?

• Receiving loans

• Gaining publicity

• Giving up equity

• Retaining full control

Why might women be more successful in crowdfunding campaigns?

• Stronger social networks

• More venture capital

• Higher interest rates

• Better loan terms