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Today is Wednesday, and as always, I celebrate great women who are excelling in their chosen fields and in their overall lives, Serving as mentors or role models for young teenagers and youths, especially females. How many women do you know in #EdTech? You may need to meet an amazing one, Honey Ogundeyi. She uses technology as a tool for solving everyday life problems and challenges and generally making life easier. From founding Fashpa.com, the pioneer fashion online retail outlet in Nigeria, to launching Edukoya, an Edtech startup that provides personalized learning experiences for students. She uses every business idea to solve a problem around her. Do well to check out outstanding attributes about her in the Carousel below. Are you seeing my post for the first time? 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 Oluwakemi Ajayi, 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Did you get value from this post? Please help repost ♻️ and click on the notification 🔔 #wcw #edtech #techstartups #forbes10 #educationaltechnology #educationalleadership Source - https://lnkd.in/epevCvtH

Is Nigeria's tech ecosystem supported by women VCs? Well........As the world evolves rapidly, so do gender roles. Today, we see more women stepping into the role of founders and venture capitalists, leaving a significant mark on the tech landscape by addressing crucial societal challenges through innovative companies. The influence of these women is undeniable, ranging from their investments in Nigeria's most valuable tech enterprises valued in dollars to offering mentorship and strategic advice to budding entrepreneurs. Interesting and both stunning right? Want to know who they are? Alright, meet 10 female venture capitalist driving the future of Nigeria's tech ecosystem. #venturecapitalists #womensmonth #Nigeriastechecosystem #UnicornsinNigeria #Nigerianstartups #contentwriter https://lnkd.in/dV2cUsux

🌟 Inspiring Entrepreneurial Story  🌟 Meet Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin, the powerhouse behind MADCash in Malaysia and a 2022 #WEEmpower Finalist. As the Managing Director, she’s reshaping the landscape for women entrepreneurs, breaking barriers, and fostering financial empowerment for women in Malaysia. “We need to inculcate the mindset that as a woman, one can be rich, one can be successful and this is only achieved if we take a woman out of their community and connect them with mentors that have walked that path, thus giving them permission to be all that they can be.” Nuraizah’s vision is crystal clear: connecting women with mentors, providing access to capital, and paving the way for success. Through MADCash, Nuraizah is making waves with microlending, offering 0% interest loans that empower women to turn their dreams into reality. But it’s not just about the money – it's about building a community. MADCash provides networking opportunities, mentorship, and education through workshops and the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, working towards #SDG8 and #SDG10.  But here’s the exciting part: YOU can be a part of Nuraziah’s journey alongside other inspiring women entrepreneurs. The deadline to apply is APRIL 12, and there’s never been a better time to get involved. Let’s come together in supporting women entrepreneurs and driving towards a future of equality and empowerment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a catalyst for change. Apply now and let's make a difference together! https://lnkd.in/epyJpYK7  #WomenEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #DeadlineApproaching #womenentrepreneurs #UnitedNations 🌟Learn more about MadCash here: https://getmadcash.com/

More African tech startups are being founded and led by women, a new report by Disrupt Africa and Madica reveals. In 2023, 17.3% of startups had at least one female co-founder, and 11% had a female CEO, up from 14.6% and 9.6% in 2022. Funding for startups with female co-founders and CEOs also increased from 2022 to 2023.

Empowering Rural India, One Click at a Time! 🌟 Dive into an insightful conversation on DD Tamil as we shares our visionary journey on bringing IT jobs to rural landscapes, fostering empowerment, and uplifting rural women! 💼💪 Don't miss out on this inspiring interview hosted by DD Tamil! Click the link to watch: https://buff.ly/4b4MgvJ #DesiCrew #RuralEmpowerment #ImpactSourcing #WomenEmpowerment #DDTamil #ImpactfulConversations

We're excited that Brenda Wangari, Head of Portfolio Success at Madica, was featured in Marie Claire Nigeria. In this insightful article, Brenda highlights the persistent gender funding gap in Africa and offers actionable solutions to empower female entrepreneurs. Here's our approach in closing this gap: 👥 Diverse investment committee teams: Over 50% of our team members are women. 🤝 Partnering with female-focused organisations like Women Who Build Africa who support, educate investors, or bring ecosystems together. 📚 Supporting female-led companies in our investment pipeline and access to quality female mentors with experience in business management, expansion, and fundraising. 🌍 Ecosystem-building initiatives like the research on gender funding gap trends done by Disrupt Africa. 🚀 Apply now at madica.vc/apply! 🔗 Read more 👇 #GenderEquity #WomenInTech #AfricanStartups #VC #Innovation #InvestInWomen

Why are we not funding female startup founders in Africa WITH MONEY? I see 4 problems. It's either.. 👉🏽 Investor bias, whether conscious or unconscious, against women entrepreneurs. (would having more female investors help? ) OR.. 👉🏽 We are saying women do not have businesses worth funding. They do not have what it takes to run profitable and sustainable businesses. (explaining the many capacity building & mentorship programs that are populated by mostly women) OR.. 👉🏽 We are saying female startup founders are not pitching as good as their male counterparts (uuuhm 😏) OR.. 👉🏽 Female founders are not pitching their ideas. (🤔 ) Because how do we justify female founders getting only 1% of the total funding captured by startups in Africa SINCE 2019 TO DATE? My big question is: How can Investors, Founders, & African governments help bridge this gap? We are discussing this and more this Friday. Link to join the chat is in the comments. #StateOfStartupsInAfrica #SOSIA African Founders Association PS: I find it insightful that majority of the attendees are Investors 🤔🤔

Why are we not funding female startup founders in Africa WITH MONEY? I see 4 problems. It's either.. 👉🏽 Investor bias, whether conscious or unconscious, against women entrepreneurs. (would having more female investors help? ) OR.. 👉🏽 We are saying women do not have businesses worth funding. They do not have what it takes to run profitable and sustainable businesses. (explaining the many capacity building & mentorship programs that are populated by mostly women) OR.. 👉🏽 We are saying female startup founders are not pitching as good as their male counterparts (uuuhm 😏) OR.. 👉🏽 Female founders are not pitching their ideas. (🤔 ) Because how do we justify female founders getting only 1% of the total funding captured by startups in Africa SINCE 2019 TO DATE? My big question is: How can Investors, Founders, & African governments help bridge this gap? We are discussing this and more this Friday. Link to join the chat is in the comments. #StateOfStartupsInAfrica #SOSIA African Founders Association PS: I find it insightful that majority of the attendees are Investors 🤔🤔

🌟 Experiencing Rwanda's Entrepreneurial Potential Firsthand! 🌟 It was the first time for me to dive deep into the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kigali, Rwanda. It seems like a tiny country, but with huge entrepreneurial potential, especially for women. I had the great pleasure to meet two of them Berabose Aline Joyce, founder of LUNA at the incredible Norrsken East Africa House Kigali and Luladey Takele Teshome. For more details and insights into Rwanda's emerging tech entrepreneurs, especially the remarkable contributions of women, read this article written by Kanto Ranaivosoa and myself: https://lnkd.in/d7VhZTxF #impact #entrepreneurship #Africa #femalefounders

Female-focused angel networks are playing a pivotal role in bridging the gender funding gap across Africa. In a recent article by Techpoint Africa, Victor Olaniyan highlights key players such as Rising Tide Africa and FirstCheck Africa that are working to support female-led startups with capital, mentorship, and educational resources. Featured individuals like Yemi Keri of Rising Tide Africa and Eloho Omame of FirstCheck Africa provide insight into the future of funding for women entrepreneurs. It's an encouraging step toward a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/evnnCTZJ #WomenInVC