Breaking Barriers: Equipping Women to Lead & Challenge the Status Quo

Our missionEqualsstrives for equality and more diversity in the workforce. We are committed to supporting women* in the growth and development of their careers. By working together, and by celebrating and championing our members and partners, we bring out the best in everybody.The problemOnly 8 % of all startups in Amsterdam have a woman as founder.Only 8% of investments in Amsterdam went to women-led startups.Only 18 % of people working in tech in the Netherlands are women, while this is the fastest growing industry.10th place in Europe when it comes to the representation of women leaders and women working in the European Tech Startup Ecosystem (report by Startup Genome).What we doWe operate based on three pillarsVisibility:We’re creating more visibility for inspiring women, because role models are important for changed behaviour and beliefs.Academy:We’re creating education and career opportunities for women in tech and entrepreneurship.Memberclub:We’re creating a community of ambitious women that are here to connect, grow, support and empower each other.*Our space is inclusive of all women, non-binary, agender and gender non-conforming people, and others who identify with our mission. Self-definition is at the sole discretion of that individual. If you feel you could benefit from a space meant for people who care about our mission, you are welcome.

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What are unconscious biases? How do male vs. female characteristics influence business success and investment decisions? And how can we all work together to create more inclusive workplaces? Join us on April 10th and let’s combine forces on our mission to empower change and create equal conditions for everyone!Besides raising awareness of the challenges and biases that women working in male-dominated industries (such as women in finance, tech, or women entrepreneurs) are facing, this event is all about highlighting existing and identifying needed initiatives that can support women to break barriers and contribute to more inclusive workplaces. What to expect<ul><li>Get inspired by our engaging panel discussions in which we’ll discuss the topic from various perspectives. Since we believe that initiating change must be a combined effort, we’ll address this topic from different viewpoints: women and men working in those industries, (female) investors, experts from the DE&amp;I field, and researchers.</li><li>Choose from one of the workshops hosted by our partners Antler, WorldStartup &amp; The Angel Initiative and get hands-on knowledge that will allow you to initiate changes yourself</li><li>Connect with founders, investors, industry experts, and other ecosystem enablers and expand your network at our networking drinks.</li></ul> Panel Discussion Speakers: <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieheijenberg/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieheijenberg/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sophie Heijenberg</a> (panelist and panel moderator): Investor at No Such Ventures</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/naramoripen/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/naramoripen/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nara Moripen </a>- Co-founder and CEO of Pal</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertrandvanleersum/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertrandvanleersum/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bertrand van Leersum</a> - Investment Manager at Borski Fund</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aweng-majidpour-921796142/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aweng-majidpour-921796142/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Aweng Majidpour</a> - Growth Equity Investor at Movendo Capital &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauranuhaan/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauranuhaan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Laura Nuhaan</a> - Managing Director at Eviden Netherlands </li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-stephenson/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-stephenson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Katie Stephenson</a> - Assistant Professor of Organization Studies at VU Amsterdam</li></ul> About ASIF Ventures:<a href="https://www.asif.ventures/" title="https://www.asif.ventures/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ASIF Ventures</a> is a pre-seed Venture Capital fund which is backed up by Amsterdam’s two universities, VU and UvA. We are committed to empowering young entrepreneurs by providing them with funding, network and expertise. By hosting several events throughout the year, we aim to shed light on pressuring topics, offer a stage for passionate entrepreneurs, and create opportunities to connect and share learnings.

Workshop Details1) Unconscious Bias Training - hosted by Antler What are (unconscious) biases? What causes us to be biased? And more importantly, what can each of us do to act free from biases? Join this interactive workshop hosted by Antler to learn more about biases and the reasons that make us act upon them. With a focus on providing actionable strategies that can stop us from acting biased, this workshop will provide valuable input for all of us to create more inclusive ecosystems. 2) Feminine Values and their Influence on Business Performance and Investments - hosted by WorldStartup &amp; The Angel Initiative Research has shown that feminine values are foundational to progressive and inclusive business practices, as they are the backbone of the thinking that prioritizes zebras over unicorns, long-term thinking over short-term gains, and profit alongside rather than at the expense of purpose. But how can this be done in a business landscape where the ‘masculine values’ are broadly celebrated? What are the challenges? What approaches are already working for finding a healthy balance of values?WorldStartup &amp; The Angel Initiative invite you to take part in this dialogue within the startup/scale-up ecosystem to further the balancing of feminine and masculine values, encouraging investors and startups to reimagine their business practices, roles and impact.

Please note that your ticket includes one welcoming drink!

Agenda

Walk-in 

Welcome by ASIF Ventures

Panel Discussions and Q&A

Workshops by Antler , WorldStartup & The Angel Initiative

Networking Drinks

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