Episode 109 Getting Equity in Equity

Women run only one in five of America’s companies, and women-led startups received only two percent of venture capital spending in 2020. Why is it so hard for women to obtain VC funding for their businesses? Hosts Gina Brillon and Kimberly Brooks dive into the complex, intersectional issues at play and how some states do a much better job than others in creating an environment for women-owned businesses to thrive. But there are lessons to be learned from the places where women-led businesses are booming — and they can provide a blueprint for other states.

To support women-led business, women-led VC, or and wealth building take a look at the ground breaking work of WOCstar, women of color with big ideas who do not let anyone stand in their way, Allraise.org, and the US Small Business Association, which has a list of resources, including a lender match tool for finding more funding. Nerd Wallet has a list of grants by state. Invest or apply for investment at How Women Invest and look into Women Moving Millions who are catalyzing resources for a gender equal world.