The network effect: How the power of community is helping women entrepreneurs around the world
https://www.marsdd.com/news/the-network-effect-how-the-power-of-community-is-helping-women-entrepreneurs-around-the-world/
No matter how good your idea is, starting a business is incredibly hard work. It’s even harder if you’re a woman. Women tech founders in North America face far greater challenges than their male counterparts in scaling their startups: Not only is there a dearth of role models and mentors, they also receive less than 3 percent of VC funding. And yet, research shows that women-led startups generally outperform those with male founders.