A panel-led workshop on the latest trends and lessons on how to support female entrepreneurs. Our opening speakers ignited creativity, encouraging us to tackle the areas that need addressing. We then dove deeper into small breakout rooms with lead table discussants, exploring key questions on how to unlock the potential of female entrepreneurs. With Business Fights Poverty facilitators moderating the session, we came back together to share our newest thinking and actions. Don’t miss out on discovering how to overcome the hurdles holding female entrepreneurs back!
Opening Speakers:
Beatriz Tumoine, Global Social Impact Director, Cemex
Maggie Rarieya, Global Partnerships Director, Amref Health Africa
Natasha Kwakwa, Global Impact, Global Head, Standard Chartered Bank
Jaylan ElShazly, Disruptive Technology acting Lead, Gender and Economic Inclusion Group, IFC
Antony Karanja, Co-Founder, OYE
Elsie Wandera, Operations Manager, Brands on a Mission
Lead Table Discussants:
Sherifatu Mustapha, GESI and Design Coordinator, Ghana, iDE
Abigail Musinga, GESI Manager, Zambia, iDE
Natalie Vergara, Head Platforms, Mercy Corps Ventures
Kathy Tan, Founder & CEO, Amalu Coaching, LLC & partner to Fundación Paraguaya
Leanne Melnyk, Head of Impact and Partnerships, Quizrr
Moderator:
Zahid Torres-Rahman, CEO, Business Fights Poverty
