WIRED together: How mentorship led 22 women to a million-dollar investment

Collaboration among like-minded women forms a dangerous advantage, said Sheryl Vickers and Audrey Navarro. [pullquote] Editor’s note: The following is part of three-piece package, Women’s Work: Startups fueled by female founders struggle for equity. • Founder facing gender bias: Don’t call me a victim; call me investors • Even gatekeepers struggle to bring KC’s women-led companies in…

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Even gatekeepers struggle to bring KC’s women-led companies in from the cold

Female entrepreneurs are falling behind as a new generation of highly-scalable startups rises in the Kansas City, said Darcy Howe, reporting too few women-led firms even approaching KCRise Fund for investment. [pullquote] Editor’s note: The following is part of three-piece package, Women’s Work: Startups fueled by female founders struggle for equity. • Founder facing gender bias:…

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