TED: Women entrepreneurs, example not exception | Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

The video discusses the importance of investing in women entrepreneurs, especially in conflict zones, to drive global economic growth. It highlights the biases in microfinance and the need to move beyond micro ambitions for women. Personal stories of resilience are shared to emphasize the potential of women as change-makers. The speaker calls for greater investment in women's economic potential, arguing that it is crucial for global growth and competitiveness.

What is the main focus of the speaker's journey in writing about women entrepreneurs?

• Analyzing the failures of women in business

• Discussing the role of government in entrepreneurship

• Exploring the economic impact of women entrepreneurs

• Highlighting the struggles of male entrepreneurs

What did Kamala from Afghanistan believe was critical for her country's future?

• Educational programs

• International aid

• Business and entrepreneurship

• Political reforms

What common bias does the speaker highlight regarding women in business?

• Women are seen as more risk-taking

• Women are often seen as leaders

• Women are automatically associated with microfinance

• Women are considered more innovative than men

What is the speaker's view on microfinance for women?

• It is the ultimate solution for women's economic empowerment

• It is a powerful tool but women need to aim beyond micro ambitions

• It is ineffective and should be discontinued

• It should be replaced with traditional banking

What potential does the speaker see in investing in women as an emerging market?

• It will only benefit women

• It will only benefit developed countries

• It will lead to global growth and employment

• It will have minimal impact on the economy

According to the speaker, what is the correlation between smaller gender gaps and economic competitiveness?

• There is no correlation

• Larger gender gaps increase competitiveness

• Smaller gender gaps lead to decreased competitiveness

• Smaller gender gaps are directly correlated with increased competitiveness

What personal experience does the speaker share about her mother?

• Her mother was a political leader

• Her mother discouraged her from pursuing business

• Her mother worked multiple jobs to provide opportunities

• Her mother was a successful entrepreneur

What advice did the speaker's aunt give her about limitations?

• Never import other people's limitations

• Limitations should be ignored

• Limitations are necessary for growth

• Always accept limitations

What does the speaker encourage when it comes to investing in women?

• To aim higher and invest more

• To aim lower and invest less

• To maintain the status quo

• To focus only on microfinance

What is the speaker's final call to action regarding women and the global economy?

• To ignore women's role in the economy

• To focus solely on men's contributions

• To change perceptions and invest in women's potential

• To continue underestimating women's contributions