I Believe in a World Where It’s About Talent, Not Gender, Says Enterprise Alumni

The video discusses the challenges female founders face in securing venture capital, highlighting the need for change and positive statistics. It explores entrepreneurial strategies to secure funding, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. The speaker addresses gender equity issues in the tech sector, noting disparities in founder equity. The role of enterprise alumni networks in corporate branding and market leadership is explained. Finally, the video advocates for inclusive procurement practices to support diverse businesses, especially on International Women's Day.

What motivated the speaker and her co-founder to seek a positive statistic in venture capital funding?

• To prove that women are better entrepreneurs

• To counteract the negative statistics about female founders

• To show that venture capital is unnecessary

• To demonstrate that men are more successful in business

What strategy did the speaker adopt to secure funding for her enterprise software business?

• Relying solely on male investors

• Avoiding venture capital altogether

• Seeking large checks from a few investors

• Finding female investors willing to support enterprise software

What is the percentage of women who receive founder equity in the technology sector?

• 50%

• 25%

• 13%

• 2%

What does Enterprise Alumni focus on?

• Offering marketing solutions for small businesses

• Providing financial services to women

• Creating corporate alumni networks

• Developing new software for startups

What is the speaker's suggestion to ensure diverse teams benefit from corporate spending?

• Eliminating procurement processes

• Implementing inclusive procurement policies

• Reducing the number of female entrepreneurs

• Increasing taxes on large corporations