She Loves Innovation: The Bold Women at the Helm of Entrepreneurial Impact
Discover the inspiring journeys of bold female founders who are redefining industries. This BOLD panel in collaboration with She Loves Tech took place on "the yellow circle" at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. She Loves Tech, the world’s largest startup competition for women in technology, dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs and driving gender equality in tech, with a global platform spanning over 50 countries.
Led by Rhea See, Co-founder & CEO of She Loves Tech, the panel shares how passion, innovation, and resilience turned challenges into opportunities, delivering impactful change and lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.
Key highlights:
1. Turning Challenges into Opportunities
- Resilience in the Face of Doubt: Entrepreneurs must navigate skepticism with determination, using challenges as opportunities to refine their vision and build impactful businesses.
- Breaking Cultural Barriers: Overcoming societal expectations requires persistence and a commitment to reshaping perceptions of women in leadership.
2. Building Game-Changing Innovations
- Addressing Real-World Problems: Successful founders innovate by identifying critical societal or environmental challenges and creating solutions with meaningful impact.
- Defining the Supernova Moment: Disrupting an industry comes from recognizing key moments of breakthrough where innovation meets widespread acceptance.
3. Closing the Funding Gap for Women Entrepreneurs
- The Power of Mentorship: Building strong networks and seeking mentorship are essential for overcoming funding disparities and gaining critical support.
- Industry Collaboration: Bridging the funding gap requires collective efforts to create inclusive opportunities and empower underrepresented founders.
Conclusion:
The panel celebrated the bold women redefining innovation and impact in the entrepreneurial world. Their journeys underline the power of persistence, community, and purpose-driven leadership in overcoming challenges and driving societal change. Aspiring founders can look to these stories for inspiration and actionable insights for their own ventures.
Speakers:
- Dr. Anasuya Roy, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Nanosafe Solutions
- Carla Penn-Kahn, Co-founder, Profit Peak
- Oh Shu Xian, Founder, Magorium
Moderator:
- Rhea See, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, She Loves Tech