TheDigital Hub InitiativesStart-up GamesVol.
3is fast approaching and ready to put the spotlight on ten up-and-comers.
But this year will be a little different.
For the first time, the Games will be judged by an all-women panel of VCs.
Meaning teams with all-men founders received a whopping 85.6% of funding.
Could having more diverse VC panels make a difference?
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We believe this panel of investors will be able to opt for startup with the best potential.
Their marketplace platform allows users to select items from local businesses.
Then their system of pickers purchases the items and packs them in a reusable cloth bag.
Riders then transport the packages via climate-friendly cargo bikes, free of charge.
On top of her ambitious growth plans, Riggers also shared the personal motivation driving her forward.
I founded KiezBringer on my own in an industry that is mainly influenced by men.
We have to work together to empower women and to promote women role models.
Awareness is key and should not be just a one-shot.
But just how can we make this a reality?
Every company and startup is responsible for finding solutions, regardless of quotas.
Riggers startup is focused on tackling diversity, not just in terms of gender, but also background.
Theyre now cooperating with the School of Diversity project which aims to offer refugees employment opportunities.
I am not a big fan of quotas.
The concept and the whole team should be the asset, regardless of gender, nationality, or age.
We have to change the criteria for evaluation to make this possible.
We should create more awareness for this and communicate it as the new normal.
This also enables clinics to collect data throughout the patient journey.
Where do we even begin?
There is nothing unhygienic about period blood.
And thus, giving women-led startups a fair chance.
Studiesshow that women are actually just as biased as men when it comes to evaluating women-led startups.
Luckily the panel for the Start-up Games is well versed in this area.
Meanwhile, fellow panelist Bettine Schmitz recently foundedAuxxo, a women-focused fund.
I always wanted to be an entrepreneur.
Additionally, women face a lot of prejudices.
In general, I think we dont see enough women in leadership positions.
Imposter syndrome is a challenge that impacts many entrepreneurs (both men and women).
What did help Schmitz overcome this was having a great support online grid around her.
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