S2E3: On helping female founders gain access to capital - iFundWomen

We have not 2 but 3 amazing women on this episode. Karen Cahn, Kate Anderson, and Sarah Sommers are the wonderful ladies behind iFundWomen, the only crowdfunding platform designed specifically for early-stage female entrepreneurs.

With only 1 percent of businesses ever raising VC money, the rest of us 99 percenters find other ways to cope. Some go into debt, borrow from banks, or burn through savings, especially in the early days of our business.

iFundWomen believes that crowdfunding should be the first stop on every entrepreneur’s journey. It’s a great place to begin in order to prove demand for your product or service before you even invest more of your time and energy into a business idea.

They’re on our show today because I found so many amazing businesses through their platform such as Ethel’s Club, For Women Who Roar, Freelancing Females and Ladies Get Paid.

With a collaborative entrepreneur community, and access to industry connections, powered by their platform and proprietary coaching program, they’re your very own chief best friend when launching and growing your business.

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODEWhy perfect is the enemy of doneWhy crowdfunding is good in the proof-of-concept stageWhat the top three reasons are female founders are sharing that they lack in their journeyWhy women who have capital improve the communities around themWhy having a cofounder improves your chances of succeeding (yes!)Ways and tips to finding a cofounderWhy mental health is more important than any business you’re building

 

LINKS AND RESOURCESBook: The Great Alone - Kristine HannahBook: You Are A Badass - Jen SinceroBook: The Lean Startup - Eric RiesInspiring Woman:  Annie Evans - apple investor, promoting female entrepreneursInspiring Woman: Alexandria Ocasio - Cortes (go see Knock Down Your House on Netflix)Inspiring Woman: Brené BrownInspiring Woman: Kara SwisheriFundWomen coaching program

 

SAY HI AND CONNECT WITH IFUNDWOMEN!iFundwomen WebsiteiFundwomen on TwitteriFundwomen on InstagramiFundwomen on Linkedin

 

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