Impulse4Women

💡 Fundraising is challenging—especially for female founders. Avoid these common mistakes to improve your chances of success: - Know Your Numbers: Investors expect clarity and confidence. Data-driven insights are key. - Don’t Undervalue Your Business: Set a valuation that reflects your vision and potential. Aim high! - Build Networks Early: Relationships matter. Connect with potential advocates before you need funding. - Be Ready to Pivot: Many founders, like Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Hyman, adapted their approach to meet investor needs. Flexibility pays off. ✨ Funding isn’t just capital—it’s belief in your vision. Make 2024 the year you secure support to grow and thrive. #FemaleFounders #FundingTips #WomenInBusiness #StartupSuccess #Impulse4women

💼 In today’s fast-paced world, diversity isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a competitive advantage.  Research shows that gender-diverse teams, especially those led by women, consistently deliver stronger business outcomes. Here’s why gender-inclusive startups are excelling in 2024: - Better Decisions: Diverse perspectives lead to smarter, faster problem-solving. - Higher Financial Gains: Companies with gender diversity in leadership show higher returns. - Stronger Culture: Inclusive teams foster collaboration, attracting and retaining top talent. 🌟 Companies like Bumble and Canva are leading by example, showing how diversity fuels growth and innovation. 🌍 Diversity isn’t just right—it’s good business. Let’s build teams that reflect the world we serve. #DiversityDividend #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveBusiness #Startups #GenderDiversity #Leadership #Impulse4women

I 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩. For the last decade, every bite I’ve taken has been bigger than I knew how to chew—but that’s exactly what compels me to act. To do something hard, something without a compass, something meaningful. And I’ve just taken another one of those big bites, and this time, I need your help to chew it. 🏋🏼♂️ When I started SIA in Europe, many in the ecosystem didn’t know where we’d land—a company from the U.S., a ''foreigner'' founder on the ground, trying to create something new. But in just three years, SIA has helped elevate the investing ecosystem by bringing together six programs and introducing 165 professionals to angel investing, with combined startup investments reaching millions of Euros. This is all well and good, but there's a caveat: Only a small part of the funding in general goes to female-led startups. In fact, globally only 2% of all the startup funding goes to women. How can we accept that in 2024? 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧? 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? What we’ve done at TAAC is good (25-35% women participation), but it’s not enough if we want real empowerment. ⚙️ To help tackle the issue, Taryn Andersen recently asked me, "Why don’t we create a program for female investors, specifically calling them to come and help shape the future?" So here we are. IBAP was born from the proven success of SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator’s and Mossy Ventures’ methodology, together with Impulse4Women. It’s taking shape. Partners are stepping up. Alumni are spreading the word. But it’s still not enough. For real change to happen, women across our networks need to stand up and say, "𝐈’𝐦 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡. 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭." 💪 I need your help in making this happen. I need you to take that leap and say, "I can do this." I need you to share this with your mother, sister, wife, or colleague and say, "You’d be great at this." 🙌 The programme starts on Monday, October 28th, and I need 5 more women to step forward and say, "I’m in." Help me reach them. 🗣️ Are you in? Please get in touch: https://lnkd.in/dmj6CJMi Shoutout to all the women who have been with us across the past programs: Hale, Mané, Maria Elena, Olivia, Ruzanna, Sarah, Bianca, Lucy, Margaret, Anna, Daniela, Filipa, Miriam, Paulina, Sofia-Cristina, Ana Paula, Anastassia, Jay-Anne, Lydia, Isabelle, Ermelinda, Phuong, Marite, Chilekwa, and many more! Thank you for having paved the way!

In recent years, women-led startups have surged in the tech industry, disrupting traditional markets and often outperforming their male-led counterparts. These companies are proving that diverse leadership drives innovation and success. 🚀 Why Women-Led Startups are Winning: - A study by BCG and MassChallenge revealed that women-led startups generate 35% higher ROI 📈. - According to McKinsey & Company, companies with gender-diverse leadership teams see a 36% increase in performance 💼. 💡 Successful Examples: - Glossier, Spanx, and Rent the Runway are just a few women-led companies that have disrupted their industries with innovative solutions and by addressing unmet needs. 🔑 The Power of Diversity: - Unique perspectives: Women founders bring diverse experiences to solve complex problems. 💡 - Addressing unmet needs: Women are often better positioned to identify and meet market gaps. 🎯 - Building inclusive communities: Women-led startups prioritize diversity and inclusion in their workplaces. 🤝 🌍 The Future is Diverse Investing in women-led startups isn’t just about smart financial returns 💰—it’s about shaping a more equitable, inclusive, and innovative tech ecosystem. By supporting these pioneers, we’re not only empowering female entrepreneurs but also fostering a future where diversity drives success and meaningful change. 🔥 #womenintech #startups #investment #tech #innovation #impulse4women

🚀 Scaling too fast can break your startup. Scaling too slow can stall your progress. So how do you get the timing right? As a female entrepreneur, knowing when to push for growth—and when to hit pause—is critical for long-term success. Here’s a quick guide to help you make that call: 🔍 Product-Market Fit: Scale when you're solving real customer needs, not just chasing revenue. 🏗️ Strong Foundation: Make sure your team, operations, and tech can handle growth. ⚖️ Watch for Burnout: Don’t stretch your team too thin. Balance is key to sustained success. 🚫 Don’t Scale Too Early: Fix core issues before expanding—rushing can lead to failure. ✅ Scale When Ready: Loyal customers, repeatable processes, and stable revenue are your go signals. ✨ Remember: Growth is a journey, not a race. Take your time, build wisely, and success will follow. #FemaleEntrepreneurs #ScaleSmart #StartupGrowth #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Impulse4Women

🚀 Our team had an out-of-this-world experience at one of the SpaceBuzz campus in Barcelona! 🌍 Alexandra Santos and Alejandro González Gallardo had the unique opportunity to try out the SpaceBuzz simulator and witness first-hand the innovative ways this incredible initiative is using space exploration to educate the next generation. 🌌 The experience was not just immersive, but truly eye-opening, showing how technology can transform education. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Annemarie Roozendaal for inviting us and congratulate Janine Geijsen for the amazing project. 🙏 It was inspiring to see the powerful impact SpaceBuzz is making, and we are excited to support and spread the word about their mission.

Mark your calendars. Something big is coming to the World Trade Center in NYC. From June 1-3, 2025, 350 women from 40 countries, across 25 sectors, will gather to shape the future of investment. In collaboration with Benny Moran and Silverstein Properties, this event will bring together leading voices in venture capital, institutional investment, and women-led enterprises—united by a shared mission: to support women in the high-tech and investment sectors. With Bisila Bokoko as Master of ceremony and Ajay Ramachandran as Moderator of the Female VC's panel, this is your chance to witness something extraordinary. Are you ready to take your seat at the table? Register using the following link: https://tally.so/r/31Jkpb Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/dAKusYeB

💡 Investing isn't just a solo journey—it's stronger together! At IBAP, we believe in the power of collaborative learning and investing, where diverse insights lead to smarter decisions. Why go alone when you can learn from the experiences and perspectives of others?  Here’s how collaboration can contribute to your investment skills: 🤝 Gain valuable ideas and strategies from fellow investors to approach opportunities with greater insight. 💬 Diverse perspectives help you see risks, market trends, and opportunities from angles you might miss on your own. 📈 Pooling insights in a group leads to more well-rounded and informed investment decisions. At IBAP, our collaborative approach brings together investors with varying levels of experience to share knowledge and learn in a supportive environment. By working as a team, we help you make more confident and calculated investment choices. 🌟 Ready to experience the power of collaboration in your investment journey? Join us on October 28th and discover how we invest better together! 🔗 Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eit2KNQy #CollaborativeInvesting #SmartInvesting #IBAP #InvestmentStrategy #WomenInInvesting #LearningTogether #Impulse4Women #AngelInvestors

In today’s fast-paced tech world, women founders are breaking barriers, building disruptive startups, and scaling them into market leaders. But how do you take your idea from a basic MVP to becoming an dominant force in your industry?  This guide is here to show you how to do just that:  🔑 Build a Strong MVP: Focus on the core problem your product solves. Develop an MVP with just the right features to capture market interest. Remember, less is more at this stage—test fast, adapt quickly, and use feedback to perfect your product. 📈 Strategic Scaling: Once your MVP is validated, it’s time to grow. Assemble a winning team, secure funding, and capitalise on scalable growth channels. Be prepared to pivot and evolve as you build your startup’s momentum. 💼 Market Leadership: To dominate your market, you need to stay ahead of the competition through innovation and customer loyalty. Keep refining your product, strengthen your brand, and stay ahead of industry trends. Women are leading a new era of innovation—*this* is your roadmap to joining them at the top. 🚀💪 #femalefounders #womenIntech #mvptomarketleader #startupsuccess #techinnovation #businessgrowth #womenentrepreneurs #impulse4women

In today’s fast-paced tech world, women founders are breaking barriers, building disruptive startups, and scaling them into market leaders. But how do you take your idea from a basic MVP to becoming an dominant force in your industry?  This guide is here to show you *how* to do just that:  🔑 Build a Strong MVP: Focus on the core problem your product solves. Develop an MVP with just the right features to capture market interest. Remember, less is more at this stage—test fast, adapt quickly, and use feedback to perfect your product. 📈 Strategic Scaling: Once your MVP is validated, it’s time to grow. Assemble a winning team, secure funding, and capitalise on scalable growth channels. Be prepared to pivot and evolve as you build your startup’s momentum. 💼 Market Leadership: To dominate your market, you need to stay ahead of the competition through innovation and customer loyalty. Keep refining your product, strengthen your brand, and stay ahead of industry trends. Women are leading a new era of innovation—*this* is your roadmap to joining them at the top. 🚀💪 #femalefounders #womenIntech #mvptomarketleader #startupsuccess #techinnovation #businessgrowth #womenentrepreneurs #impulse4women