In this roundtable discussion, experts from European venture capital and innovation ecosystems share insights on empowering women in these fields.

Our guests:

* Ralitsa Zhekova, Executive Director at RAPIV

* Deepali Nangia, Partner at Speedinvest

* Iwona Cymerman, General Partner at FundingBox Deep Tech Fund

* Jone Vaituleviciute, General Partner at FIRSTPICK

The conversation addressed the importance of female representation in venture capital, investment in women-led startups, women's challenges in these industries, and initiatives to support female entrepreneurs.

The dialogue also included topics like inclusive innovation policies, the impact of parental leave on careers, and strategies for long-term solutions to encourage more women to pursue careers in science, technology, and engineering.

The roundtable took place as part of the CO-INVESTIN project, an EU-funded project to connect our beautiful European investment ecosystems while strengthening transparency and inclusion across the ecosystem ✊.

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Chapters:

* 07:04 Inclusive Innovation Policies

* 09:52 Challenges in Female Representation

* 11:53 Breaking Barriers in Venture Capital

* 21:47 High Churn Rates Among Women in Venture

* 27:36 Strategies for Retaining Women in Venture

* 30:57 Empowering Women in the Workplace

* 31:58 Challenges Faced by Women and Ethnic Minorities

* 32:06 Balancing Parenthood and Career in Venture Capital

* 33:19 Parental Policies in Small vs. Large Funds

* 34:07 Personal Experiences with Parental Leave

* 36:35 The Reality of Parenthood in High-Level Careers

* 40:02 Gender Roles and Societal Expectations

* 43:56 The Importance of Open and Transparent Relationships

* 51:15 Encouraging Women in STEM

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Investing and scaling in Portugal and beyond | 📆 Wed, Sep 4, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CET) | Register here

Delve into key topics such as navigating the Portuguese investment landscape, empowering women-led startups, and scaling businesses beyond borders with global best practices. Learn about pioneering innovation in tech companies and be inspired by real-life success stories of Portuguese scale-ups. Engage directly with industry leaders, gain cutting-edge strategies, and understand how global trends intersect with local opportunities.

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🗓️ The VC Conferences You Can’t Miss

There are some events that just have to be on the calendar. Here’s our list, hit us up if you’re going, we’d love to meet!

Nordic LP Forum & TechBBQ | 📆 11 - 12 September | 🌍 Copenhagen, Denmark

How to Web | | 📆 2-3 October | 🌍 Bucharest, Romania

WVC:E Summit 2024 | | 📆 7-8 October | 🌍 Paris, France

North Star & GITEX Global | 📆 14 - 18 October | 🌍 Dubai, UAE

Invest in Bravery | 📆 21th of October | 🌍 Kyiv, Ukraine

0100 Conference Mediterranean | 📆 28 - 30 October | Milano, Italy

GoWest | 📆 28 - 30 January 2025 | 🌍 Gothenburg, Sweden

GITEX Europe 2025 | 📆 23 - 25 May 2025 | 🌍 Berlin, Germany

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