Raising funds is a tough nut to crack, especially for female founders. Despite women-led businesses consistently outperforming their male counterparts - generating $0.48 more in revenue for every $1 of investment - startups founded exclusively by women receive a mere 2% of overall venture investment in the US and 11% in the EU (1,2). That's why acing your pitch with a compelling deck is crucial. Assume investors know nothing about you or your idea. Craft a story that captivates, resonates, and persuades them to fund your business. Here is a guide to help you.
We are consistently impressed with the brilliance of our community and the knowledge every member has to offer. That’s why we asked our members to share their knowledge with everyone! This Member post is brought to you by Anna Kyriacou, a Creative Founder at Nomadic Projex.
Lada Brunova is a doer - you come to her with an idea and she turns it into reality. But it has to be a meaningful project, one that makes a real difference to people’s lives, because she puts heart into everything she does. We spoke to Lada about her experience with the Czech startup environment and what makes a successful company. (Not) surprisingly, it isn’t turnover.
At Femme Palette, we are supporting women to be more entrepreneurial. That’s why we’re kicking off the Founder Interview series to give you the inspiration you need to pursue your dream business! The first founder spotlight goes to Tereza Gondkova, CEO of Ollies.
As a part of our Femme Palette Startup Challenge, we invite successful female founders in the Czech Republic to share their stories about entrepreneurship. First in our series is Sarka Pelikanova, the CEO of Connect Economic Group. She was only 22 when she started her business. The biggest lesson she learned was to never trust your intuition when it comes to hiring. And what advice would she give to new female founders in the Czech Republic?
Both female entrepreneurs, Maria and Eva, were inspired to start their businesses in their early years. Eva set up a company when she was 15, Marie started after she returned from her studies in the UK. They both encourage women to not be afraid when launching a startup. If you want to become an entrepreneur, join the Startup Challenge today for a chance to pitch your business idea to the leading venture capitalists and female founders in the Czech Republic.
Lucie Mairychova’s mission is to inspire a new generation of young professionals. The non-profit, Kariérko.cz, which she co-founded, is helping students with their personal and professional development. Her advice to fellow entrepreneurs would be to be flexible and avoid relying strictly on one idea. Read about Lucie’s experience with non-profits and how to help women in the Czech Republic start a business.
We are consistently impressed with the brilliance of our community and the knowledge every member has to offer. That’s why we asked our members to share their knowledge with everyone! This Member post is brought to you by Barbora Spacilova.
We are consistently impressed with the brilliance of our community and the knowledge every member has to offer. That’s why we asked our members to share their knowledge with everyone! This Member post is brought to you by Patrycja Szuscik, Co-founder at Les Goodies.
