On International Women’s Day, Monica Sourour spoke at the Women & Money Montreal conference, organized by Lin Sok at Studio Nuenza. The topic of her talk was EmbraceEquity in Women’s Entrepreneurship. This event was especially significant, as it highlighted the challenges that women entrepreneurs still face, despite the increase in their numbers over the past decade.
One of the most significant hurdles that women entrepreneurs face is related to money. Despite the increase in funding opportunities for women-led startups, there is still a gender gap when it comes to venture capital funding. Women-led startups receive only a small fraction of the total venture capital funding, which puts them at a disadvantage when it comes to scaling their businesses.
Another challenge that women entrepreneurs face is societal perception. There is still a perception that women are not as capable as men when it comes to running a business. This perception can make it challenging for women entrepreneurs to get the support they need from investors, partners, and customers.
Finally, work-life balance is another issue that women entrepreneurs face. Women are often expected to take on the majority of the responsibilities at home, which can make it difficult to balance work and family life. This can be especially challenging for women entrepreneurs who are trying to grow their businesses while also taking care of their families.
Despite these challenges, Monica Sourour believes that women can succeed in entrepreneurship if they embrace equity. This means taking steps to address the gender gap in funding, challenging societal perceptions of women in business, and finding ways to balance work and family life. By doing so, women entrepreneurs can create successful businesses that contribute to the economy and society as a whole.
The event was captured by Alain Guillot of Alain Photography, who captured the essence of the event through his lens. It was an inspiring event that highlighted the challenges and opportunities for women in entrepreneurship, and emphasized the importance of supporting women in business.
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