Samos Investments on Fundraising and Underrepresented Founders

Samos Investments on Fundraising and Underrepresented Founders

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The transcript discusses the importance of investing in female founders and the challenges they face in the fintech sector. It highlights the need for diversity among investors and the structural impediments women encounter. The conversation also touches on the competition within fintech, emphasizing the necessity of innovation. Additionally, it explores the adaptation to virtual meetings during the pandemic and the importance of making investors more accessible.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of investment went into fintech companies founded by women in 2020?

30%

25%

17%

10%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges faced by women when trying to secure investment for their businesses?

Insufficient market research

Lack of innovative ideas

Unconscious bias in investment meetings

High competition from male-led companies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker hope to see change in the investment landscape?

More government regulations

Higher returns on investments

Increased accountability and diversity among investors

More investments in technology startups

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe competition is important in the fintech sector?

It limits innovation

It increases the cost of services

It forces companies to improve continuously

It reduces the number of startups

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did the speaker use to make themselves more accessible to entrepreneurs during the pandemic?

Focusing only on local entrepreneurs

Reducing the number of meetings

Opening DMs on Twitter and sharing their email

Conducting in-person meetings