Starmer and Reeves meet female entrepreneurs ahead of International Women's Day

The video discusses the role of women in society, focusing on education and entrepreneurship. It highlights historical challenges women faced in education and the progress made over time. The discussion shifts to entrepreneurship, noting the gender disparity in startups and the efforts to support women entrepreneurs through networks and mentorship programs.

Who is Rachel Weeds and what is her role?

• A Labour Party MP and the shadow chancellor of the Exchequer

• A professor at King's University

• A journalist for The Guardian

• A member of the Conservative Party and a professor

What was the initial stance of the University of London regarding women's education?

• They offered degrees to women from the start

• They refused to examine women until 1900

• They examined women but did not award degrees initially

• They only allowed women to attend lectures

What is one of the key elements of the women entrepreneurs network program?

• Focusing solely on technology startups

• Providing financial aid to all participants

• Offering free office space for a year

• Building a community and offering mentorship opportunities

What percentage of women founders was initially observed in the accelerator program?

• 10%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

What is the significance of the 'Retreat' event mentioned in the program?

• It is a networking event for all students

• It is a fundraising event for startups

• It feeds top talent into the accelerator

• It is a vacation for top entrepreneurs