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Age No Bar for Entrepreneurship
International Day for Older Persons that fell on October 1, brings in the topic of “Ageism”, which is a common, prejudicial attitude that assumes that age discrimination happens and is…
Global Lens: Percentage of women-owned start-ups in the Middle East surpasses Silicon Valley
In an otherwise male-dominated part of the world, women entrepreneurs in the Middle East are also rising up to the day despite challenges.According to a report by Al Masah Capital…
Cashing in on the ‘Big Idea’
In the world of advertising, traditionally the focus has always been on – “big ideas”. And brands cashed in on their unique “big ideas”. Like brand Amul had the Amul…
Crowdfunding: The Last Word For Entrepreneurs
“Crowdfunding” when you look at the term, is basically about raising funds. But, then, it is more than raising money. A great crowdfunding project aligns everything that you need as…
THE GLOBAL LENS: AFRICA | WORLD BANK’S WE-FI INITIATIVE
World Bank’s We-Fi initiative: Better Access to finance for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa & the Developing World Fund raising is one of the biggest challenges for any entrepreneur. Being awoman…
Technology and Women’s Freedom
Even after 70 years of independence you can literally count on fingers the number of successful women across sectors. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw in business, Zia Mody in legal practice, Shikha…
THE GLOBAL LENS: AFRICA
Fostering Women’s entrepreneurship in South Africa A recent report by Sage Foundation recognizing the contribution that Fostering Female Entrepreneurship in South Africa can make to the country’s economic progress, and the challenges…
Delhi in top 50 global cities to attract and support High Potential Women Entrepreneurs
Being a woman entrepreneur requires not only the support of one’s family, but an entire ecosystem of investors, policy makers, talent, market, culture and technology. As it turns out, some…