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Investing in the Power of Women: Progress Report on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative

Investing in the Power of Women: Progress Report on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative

Investing in the Power of Women: Progress Report on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative

A new report by Babson College on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program found that training and education for women entrepreneurs positively affects emerging economies by increasing revenues and creating jobs, expanding women’s contributions to their communities, and informing their leadership styles.

Women Entrepreneurs 2014: Bridging the Gender Gap in Venture Capital

Women Entrepreneurs 2014: Bridging the Gender Gap in Venture Capital

This report by Babson College found that contrary to existing perceptions, many fundable women entrepreneurs had the requisite skills and experience to lead high-growth ventures. Nonetheless, women were consistently left out of the networks of growth capital finance and appeared to lack the contacts needed to break through.