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Heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported and attended yesterday’s live event! As Industry 4.0 Club kicked off their series Discovering Women in Manufacturing. Your presence made it truly special, and I couldn't have asked for a better audience. An extra special Thank You to Carol Mitchell-Lin and Grace Donovan for making my first live event so enjoyable. I will sit around the table enjoy coffee and continue discussions with you any day! 📝 Key Takeaways from the Event 📝 1️⃣ Collaboration: We learned the power of teamwork and how collaboration can lead to incredible results. Together, we can achieve so much more! 2️⃣ Innovation: The event highlighted the importance of embracing innovation and staying ahead of the curve. It's essential to adapt to new technologies and ideas. 3️⃣ Empowerment: We were inspired by stories of personal and professional growth. Remember, empowering each other elevates the entire community! 4️⃣ Resilience: Life is filled with challenges, but we learned that resilience and determination can overcome any obstacle. Once again, thank you for being a part of the event and making it a memorable experience. If you missed it, here is the link to the event. https://lnkd.in/gkxJPUKK Let's keep the conversation going and continue to learn and grow together! Let’s get ready to be visionaries and leap forward! #EventGratitude #KeyTakeaways #CommunityMatters #ThankYouAll

Introducing the founder and CEO of Women's Business Club, Angela De Souza In 2013, armed with little business experience but driven by an unyielding passion for supporting women, I embarked on a transformative journey as the founder and CEO of the Women's Business Club. What began as a local initiative quickly evolved into a beacon of empowerment for women entrepreneurs and professionals. The pandemic, an unexpected disruptor, became a catalyst for change. Forced to adapt, we took our community online, turning challenges into opportunities. This shift not only sustained us but propelled the Women's Business Club into a global brand, reaching women around the world. Amidst the chaos, our commitment to fostering a sense of community remained steadfast. We recognized that women, regardless of geography, shared common aspirations and challenges. This insight fuelled our ambition to break barriers and connect with women globally. Now, we're taking a giant leap forward. Recognising the diversity of languages spoken by women worldwide, we're building our own tech infrastructure in 57 languages. It's not just about reaching a broader audience; it's about creating a space where every woman, regardless of language or location, can find the support and community she craves on her journey to success. Find out more and join us at https://lnkd.in/dkDy8mAZ Our vision extends beyond borders, beyond the limitations of circumstance. We're not just building a brand; we're building a bridge to the next level of success for women worldwide. The Women's Business Club is not just a community; it's a movement breaking down barriers and shaping the future of women in business. Together, we're proving that community knows no bounds, and success is a journey we navigate hand in hand, no matter where we are in the world.

🌍✨ Celebrating Women-Led Innovation and Social Impact! ✨🌍 I'm thrilled to share an inspiring story about Progetto Quid, an incredible women-led initiative that’s transforming the fashion industry while empowering women in Italy. Founded by Anna Fiscale, Progetto Quid repurposes surplus materials from local textile factories into beautiful, eco-friendly clothing. This initiative not only promotes sustainability but also provides stable employment opportunities for women overcoming adversity, including survivors of domestic violence. 🔹 Empowerment: Progetto Quid offers a pathway to financial independence and self-sufficiency for women who have faced significant challenges. 🔹 Sustainability: By utilizing surplus materials, the initiative addresses the critical issue of textile waste, contributing to a greener planet. 🔹 Social Impact: Beyond employment, Progetto Quid fosters a supportive community and promotes inclusivity and diversity. Anna Fiscale's vision and leadership exemplify resilience and innovation, creating a powerful model for social entrepreneurship. Progetto Quid's story is a testament to how business can be a force for good, driving both social and environmental change. Learn more about this inspiring initiative and join me in supporting women-led businesses that are making a difference! 🌱👗👩🔧 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dq-_AHzG #WomenInBusiness #Sustainability #SocialImpact #EthicalFashion #Empowerment #Innovation #Leadership

For International Women’s Day 2024 I am joining Emma Sinclair MBE’s #Bemyangel campaign and investing in the impressive, amazing and visionary Grace Temporal Sorabji and her business, Cultural Calculator Female angels make up 14% of angels and we need to grow this number as well as encourage others to back female led businesses. Buy from them, invest in them, support them, champion them. 👍👍 The time for talk is over. It is time for action🧨🧨. Being an angel can involve a very small amount of money, that you can afford to lose, but collectively can make a big difference. Learn about it today Jenny Tooth OBE. Lets back our brilliant female founders and help them superscale. Cultural Calculator is a technology platform that empowers the workforce to lead, track and manage their workplace culture. So if you want a way to actually monitor your culture and live your values this is it!! Affordable, easy to use and works. Lets champion Grace Temporal Sorabji to build a great business. Be more Inclusive. #InspireInclusion this International Womens Day. #growth #internationalwomensday2024 #inspireinclusion #femaleleaders #bemyangel #angelinvesting

Day #2 Women in Business III. Summit INFLUENCING THE FUTURE Imagine walking into a room where the air crackles with potential, where every conversation is a doorway to the future. This is the essence of Day #2 at the Women in Business III Summit. Today, we dive into sessions that aren't just discussions, but blueprints for tomorrow. İçim Çağın Kavuklu set the stage with an opening speech that reminded us why we gather: to shape a future that values diversity, innovation, and courage. The main theme speech by Gülden Yılmaz founder of Koton wasn't just a talk; it was a call to action for creating sustainable business models that will thrive in the years to come. Our 'Promising Youth' panel, led by FÜGEN TOKSÜ, showcased the brilliance of young minds like Aybüke Holat and Yağmur Aydındağ. Their ideas remind us that the future is not something we enter, but something we create. Deniz Ülke Arıboğan moderated a session that felt like a window into tomorrow. The esteemed rectors, including prof. Dr. Meryem Tunçel, shared how technology and science will redefine every aspect of our lives. The 'Business Models of Future' discussion, steered by Zuhal Mansfield, featured insights from entrepreneurs like Jülide Konukoğlu. We examined the evolving landscape of commerce and the agility needed to stay ahead. Agriculture and food - our most fundamental industries - were reimagined in a panel moderated by Hülya Akkaya. Visionaries like Tülin Akın from Tabit Smart Village painted a picture of a world where sustainability and technology meet to feed nations. Each session was more than just a conversation. It was a seed planted in the fertile ground of our collective consciousness, destined to grow into initiatives and enterprises that will lead us into a prosperous future. If today's ideas resonated with you, I encourage you to be part of this narrative. Share your thoughts, repost this message, and let's amplify the voices that will influence our tomorrow. Because when we come together, the future is not just bright; it's unstoppable. #FCEM #GIFED #GIKAD #KAGIDER #KOIDER

It's rare to come across a campaign that not only captures your attention but also moves you deeply, challenging societal norms and inspiring a shift in perceptions. Mercedes-Benz AG has achieved just that with their latest initiative. The ad beautifully conveys a powerful message: "I don’t want to be the only woman. I want to be one of many." This resonates with me on so many levels and echoes a goal I am deeply passionate about - creating spaces where diversity is not just welcomed, but celebrated. Where being "the only" one is a notion of the past, and where we pave the way for many more to follow. This is a brilliant example of how #advertising can transcend its traditional boundaries to become a catalyst for change, inspiring us to reflect on our roles and the impact we can make. It's a call to action for all of us, regardless of our industry, to push for inclusivity and diversity in every arena of our lives. Bravo, Mercedes-Benz, for setting an example and leading the way. Your campaign is a powerful reminder of the role brands can play in shaping a more inclusive society. I am inspired, and I hope others are too, to work towards a future where we are "one of many," and where our differences are our strengths. Stay posted on our next women focused initiatives and…. be yourself 🚀 #DiversityAndInclusion #ChangeMakers #MercedesBenz #Empowerment Women In Deep Tech Women in AI Balkans Women in Blockchain Talks (WiBT) Balkans GDG Plovdiv

I attended Founderland Demo Day last Friday. 12 companies, 12 women, 4 product-related takeaways - let's talk about it: 1. I heard "AI driven" a handful of times. Making complex analyses of a user's needs more accessible and getting a customer to a personalised experience of the product is a great use of AI. ↳ Companies that take take this a step further and personalize experience all the way through the product journey will have a competitive edge (think the 11 star experience) - why stop at the onboarding stage? ====== 2. The diversity in offerings, from gut-health supplements to seaweed farms was refreshing. There was also an emphasis on solutions for painpoints in the climate space. ↳ Because of app-fatigue, products that include integrate an element of hardware or physical products, especially if they are created within the circular economy, will have the most traction. Digital technology is a tool and will be part of every modern solution but it's not the end-all-be-all story. ====== 3. A lot of mentions around price accessibility alongside a focus on undeserved demographics highlighted opportunities that these founders are especially well positioned to claim. ↳ If you're looking for truly interesting and impactful work, look for a woman-led business. This group of women founders are claiming and expanding audiences that have been underserved. In most of the cases, audiences that they themselves are part of. ====== 4. Many of the companies had already proved demand for their product in terms of revenue generated. This is the ultimate green flag. ↳ A dollar exchanged for your service or product from a customer is the ultimate form of validation. If you're pre-PMF, that's what all product work needs to ultimately ladder up to. It's also what any discerning potential hire will be looking out for. ====== Shout out to all the amazing companies in the Compass program! Wealth management: Elizabeth Ogabi | Thred Health & Beauty: Louise Macnab | JERMS, Nneka Fleming | AirFro, Roshanne Dorsett | The Glowcery Talent Management: Sarah Fraikue | FlexBenAI Climate Education: Genefer Baxter | Aula Future Environmental remediation: Natasha Yamamura | Algae Scope Clean energy: Bielenis Villanueva | Soren Hydrogen Eco-materials: Chanawan (Kao) Danpan | Flower Matter Immigration tech: Niharika Rakheja | ReloSync Food & Beverages: Sharan Bal | VanSha Spirits Community as a Service: Cynthia Mensah-Neglokpe | Clicqui Founderland is raising the visibility of incredible women entrepreneurs and their worthy products and services. I'm here for this community of folks that want to do good and do good business. 👏 #berlin #womeninbusiness

Whether it’s a friend, mentor, or even yourself - who do you celebrate this #IWD24? First of all, thank you, dear women and enablers from friends, mentors, partners, believers (fierce/fearless investors) to organizations, who centuries before to this date have made the path forward before us. On this International Women's Day, Aeon Stellar Commerce Inc. celebrates the pivotal role women play in driving innovation and empowerment within the tech and food industries. As a company founded on the principles of inclusivity, sustainability, and technological advancement, we're proud to spotlight our commitment to breaking barriers and creating solutions that cater to individuals with dietary conditions and restrictions, irrespective of their status, race, gender, or any other differentiating factors. Our journey at Aeon Stellar is a testament to the transformative power of women's leadership in fostering a more equitable world. Through StellaEats and StellaHub, we aim not only to democratize access to e-commerce for micro and small businesses but also to champion the right to food accommodation for everyone, making every meal an inclusive experience. In this spirit, we dedicate our efforts to ensuring that our innovations not only reflect the diverse needs of our global community but also contribute to a future where technology serves as a bridge to equality, understanding, and mutual respect. Here's to celebrating the achievements of women around the world, who inspire us to dream bigger, reach further, and strive harder towards a world where everyone has a seat at the table. Together, we can build a future that honors our shared humanity and the planet we call home. #InternationalWomensDay #Empowerment #Inclusion #Innovation #AeonStellar #StellaEats #StellaHub #WomenInTech #TechForGood

Is it pink washing or does my women's network really have an impact? Today I was on a Panel hosted by Bitkom Arbeitskreis Frauen, bringing together perspectives from politics and policies Anna Riecken Barbara Lutz Corinna Vetter and StartUps/businesses Lelia Koenig Sebastian Lange moderated by the wonderful Leah Schrimpf. 🍊 Eva Faenger told me: don't be satisfied with Mentoring and working on yourself. Get a Sponsor and work towards your next Promotion. 🍊 Barbara Lutz made me realize that there's a name for the undertones I get from some people: unconscious bias. 🍊 Lelia Koenig founded her Startup 3 years ago and she needs all her wits about her because her suppliers don't take her seriously. 🍊 Anna Riecken sees that diversity is a huge factor for investors: diverse teams and companies are more successful and more attractive to Investors. My generation of women is loud, proud and has clear sense of Justice ⚖️ But we stand on the shoulders of giantesses: I appreciate so much the women, who have paved our way to more equality in the workforce these past decades. Thanks 🙏 Pink washing or Pink Power: I am seeing how my women's networks are expanding and getting powerful. I just know that today I am meeting the Leaders of tomorrow. How lucky I am! 🚀 Dr. Friederike Hoffmeister Nora Rohr Nadja Schuster Martha Madeleine Cichos Melissa Gieler Kathrin Pietsch Alexandrea Swanson Pauline Bombeck Susanne Dehmel #tech #womenintech #networking #career #equality #chancengleichheit #frauenquote

Last Friday, we threw an epic picnic lunch in our backyard to celebrate International Women's Day! Here's a peek into our day: 💎 Icebreaker Session: We kicked things off with some hilarious icebreaker questions to get to know each other better. 💬 Open Dialogue: Honest conversations flowed as we shared personal experiences, discussing the challenges faced by women in the tech industry and beyond. From past workplaces to our experiences at Kaizen, we shared stories and insights. Plus, our curious male teammate joined in, adding some spice to the mix with his eager questions! 💡 Creative Brainstorm: We explored our '1/9' slogan (each of us being 1 of the 9 women at Kaizen) and shared some market insights. We also tossed around some awesome ideas for our future projects. This day was more than just a celebration; it was about cultivating a culture of learning, sharing, and empowerment. We're happy to keep the momentum going and continue supporting the amazing women of Kaizen!