TED: The funding gap in start-up investing | Temie Giwa-Tubosun

The video discusses the high rate of female entrepreneurship in African countries like Uganda, Botswana, and Ghana. It highlights the challenges African businesses face in global markets and shares a personal story of starting a healthcare startup in Nigeria. The speaker emphasizes the need for resources and support for female entrepreneurs, showcasing the achievements and innovations of her company. The video concludes with a call to action for investors to support female-led startups and close the funding gap.

Which country is mentioned as having the highest percentage of female entrepreneurs?

• Ghana

• Nigeria

• Uganda

• Botswana

What personal experience motivated the speaker to start her company?

• A move to the United States

• A difficult childbirth experience

• A conversation with an investor

• A business opportunity in Lagos

What is one of the main challenges faced by female entrepreneurs according to the speaker?

• Lack of business ideas

• Limited educational opportunities

• High competition in the market

• Difficulty in accessing resources

Who is mentioned as an example of a successful female entrepreneur in Nigeria?

• Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• Sully Suicho Diaz

• Bilikiss Abiola

What technology did the speaker's company develop to address healthcare challenges?

• A platform for online education

• A social media network

• A system to predict oxygen demand

• A mobile app for doctors

What does the speaker encourage investors to do?

• Focus only on established businesses

• Look for founders in unexpected places

• Avoid high-risk investments

• Invest in traditional industries

What message does the speaker have for aspiring entrepreneurs?

• Embark on their own hero's journey

• Follow the traditional path

• Focus on short-term gains

• Wait for the right opportunity