FE+MALE Think Tank

❓ Did you know that #education is key to reducing #bias in #funding decisions? Our workshops, masterclasses and E-Learning platform that will be launched in the beginning of 2025 helps you to make better decisions and to tackle unconscious bias in your decision making. 💡 By increasing awareness, we can make funding decisions fairer and unlock the power of gender diversity in business. 🫸 Join the movement with the #BeatFundingBiasInitiative and access our tools for a more inclusive entrepreneurial future. #BFBI Gebert Rüf Stiftung Bern Economic Development Agency Ernst Göhner Stiftung Patricia M. Montesinos, MBA Maria-Luisa Fuchs Francesca Ronzio Nicholas McCoy Jana Konle Angad Manik Andrea Cristancho Kaitlin Barbier, MSc. Marcel Czeranski Tim Born

🎁 in this holiday season we want to wish you ... Francesca Ronzio Maria-Luisa Fuchs Nicholas McCoy Tim Born Jana Konle Anouck Emilie Diaz Casanova Andrea Cristancho Isabelle Vionnet -Häfelfinger Lucía Librero Moure Angad Manik Patricia M. Montesinos, MBA Kaitlin Barbier, MSc.

❓ Did you know that #investors ask men and women different questions? #Research from Columbia and Harvard found that men are asked about growth, while women are asked how they will manage risk. 💡 These differences can significantly impact #funding outcomes, leading to less capital for female-led startups. 💪 Let’s change the narrative. The #BeatFundingBiasInitiative helps investors recognize and overcome these biases for a more equitable funding process. #BFBI Gebert Rüf Stiftung Bern Economic Development Agency Ernst Göhner Stiftung Patricia M. Montesinos, MBA Maria-Luisa Fuchs Francesca Ronzio Nicholas McCoy Jana Konle Angad Manik Andrea Cristancho Kaitlin Barbier, MSc. Marcel Czeranski Tim Born

2024 has been a great year! Our achievements thus far: ✔️ We have created our Advisory Council. Split into two subcommittees to help us advance FE+MALE Think Tank's mission Special thanks to Lucía Librero Moure! ✔️ Our LinkedIn community has grown to 1,500 followers Special thanks to Andrea Cristancho ✔️ Board Expansion, Maria-Luisa Fuchs and Francesca Ronzio becoming VICE-PRESIDENTS and two new board members will soon be announced ✔️ We published 3 INNOVA infographics, and interviews and videos with scholars Jana Konle ✔️ Conducted a Market Analysis ✔️ Organised over 10 workshops and speaking activities ✔️ Have written support from over 50 organizations to assist with the fundraising process for the next phase of BFBI (2024-2026) ✔️ Hosted the BFBI 2.0 kick-off Angad Manik Tim Born Anouck Emilie Diaz Casanova Kaitlin Barbier, MSc. Jana Konle Last but not least, we have: ✔️ Secured funding to consolidate BFBI 24/26, Special thanks to our funding supporters—the Gebert Rüf Stiftung, Ernst Göhner Stiftung, and the Bern Economic Development Agency—for believing in us and for pushing for a more inclusive world. Fantastic work in cooperation with Nicholas McCoy 🌟 What will happen in 2025? BFBI 2.0 Rollout Q1 2025: we will Launch an e-learning platform with certifications, complemented by in-person workshops. Rounded by Awareness Activities: roundtables, articles and will conclude Q4 2026, with an award ceremony Additionally, INNOVA Trends will evolve with more interviews, articles, infographics We also invest resources in making the think tank sustainable long term 🫶🏽 If this resonates with you, reach out via email or send us a DM, we are looking for ambassadors to spread the word and help the think tank achieve its mission Thank you to our amazing team! Nicholas McCoy Tim Born Jana Konle Anouck Emilie Diaz Casanova Isabelle Vionnet -Häfelfinger Angad Manik Patricia M. Montesinos, MBA Kaitlin Barbier, MSc.

FE+MALE Think Tank in action! We are hosting a Yearly recap of the 2024. Make sure to attend it tomorrow from 1 pm to 1.30 pm

❓ Did you know that #GenderDiversity can unlock new markets and drive growth? Diverse perspectives open doors to fresh opportunities and solutions, but they’re often overlooked due to unconscious biases. 💡 Studies show that diverse teams are better equipped to tackle complex challenges, yet barriers remain for women in #leadership and #funding. 💪 The #BeatFundingBiasInitiative is building pathways to help organizations leverage the full potential of diversity in entrepreneurship. #BFBI Gebert Rüf Stiftung Bern Economic Development Agency Ernst Göhner Stiftung Patricia M. Montesinos, MBA Maria-Luisa Fuchs Francesca Ronzio Nicholas McCoy Andrea Cristancho Kaitlin Barbier, MSc. Jana Konle Angad Manik Marcel Czeranski Tim Born

Join Maria-Luisa Fuchs and the team live on Dec 10th at 1pm CET on LinkedIn, here's why... In this short interview, she briefs you on her engagement with the FE+MALE Think Tank ✔️ What's your role within the Think Tank? On the one hand I am strategically supporting the Think Tank as a Board Member to develop it further with a systematic and structured approach. And on the other hand, I provide insights of key topics as Head of Research. ✔️ Why is it important for Innova/BFBI to build relationships within the Swiss ecosystem from your view point? Innova and BFBI are concrete formats to create awareness and close gender bias in funding, this can only be successful if the actors in the ecosystem (investors, founders, politics) are actively participating. ✔️ What's the latest trend you'd like the FE+MALE Think Tank community to follow next? Keep digging on funding bias by exploring other type of investment possibilities such as: 1) crowdfunding/crowdequity 2) Bias in AI 3) Female & STEAM   And join us live in our upcoming event, rsvp here https://lnkd.in/eYqpYc3j Francesca Ronzio Nicholas McCoy Tim Born Jana Konle Anouck Emilie Diaz Casanova Andrea Cristancho Isabelle Vionnet -Häfelfinger Angad Manik Patricia M. Montesinos, MBA Kaitlin Barbier, MSc.

❓ Did you know that female-led #startups receive up to 70% less #funding than those led by men? Despite evidence that diverse teams bring higher returns, women face significantly more challenges in securing capital. 💡 A study found that unconscious biases often lead to a substantial funding gap, costing the economy potential growth and innovation. 🫸 The #BeatFundingBiasInitiative is committed to tackling these biases and creating a fair, inclusive funding environment. #BFBI Gebert Rüf Stiftung Bern Economic Development Agency Ernst Göhner Stiftung Patricia M. Montesinos, MBA Maria-Luisa Fuchs Francesca Ronzio Nicholas McCoy Andrea Cristancho Kaitlin Barbier, MSc. Jana Konle Angad Manik Marcel Czeranski Tim Born

The time has come 🎙️🎧, you are welcome to join us live! This is the yearly recap of the FE+MALE Think Tank Save the date: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at 1 PM Right here on LinkedIn! We look forward to seeing you then, share it with a friend The FE+MALE Think Tank Team Nicholas McCoy Tim Born Jana Konle Anouck Emilie Diaz Casanova Andrea Cristancho Isabelle Vionnet -Häfelfinger Angad Manik Kaitlin Barbier, MSc.

💥 Congratulations to all the POWHER winners 😎 Parisa Fallahi Marina Udier-Blagovic And, a heartfelt thank you to the fantastic founders 👏🏽 Karin Sartorius Daniela Prado Zumthor and POWHER team! It is incredible to see how in such a short time this award has become a beacon of change in our female founders scene, and it's here to stay. We support your efforts, and feel proud to be part of this remarkable network! As stated on their site, #FemFacts “We found that in Europe, only 15.5% of founders or co-founders are female, that female CEOs receive 38% less funding than their male peers when starting under the same conditions, and that in top ecosystems like Berlin and London, less than one in five business founders are female.” We at the FE+MALE Think Tank are working towards tilting that balance towards more inclusivity because we believe that gender diversity drives innovation, fuels economic growth, and creates a more equitable society. And a special thank you to our team members Kaitlin Barbier, MSc.and Angad Manik for sharing their insights of this great event. Francesca Ronzio Maria-Luisa Fuchs Nicholas McCoy Tim Born Jana Konle Anouck Emilie Diaz Casanova Andrea Cristancho Isabelle Vionnet -Häfelfinger Patricia M. Montesinos, MBA