GENDEX June Recap ✨
Hi there,
How’s your week shaping up?
July is here, but summer in Europe seems to have made a quick exit – it was 13 degrees (?!) in Berlin this morning when I set off for my workout. 🥶
Last week, we were in Amsterdam for The Next Web and their DEI Coalition. I spoke on a panel about the ROI of supporting founders of colour, which was fun.
📢 Our survey is live, and we need your input to shape the future of diversity in tech.
This issue is packed with a June recap and the latest news and events from Europe’s innovation landscape. 💜
Dive in and enjoy!
— Sophie Webber, Communications Lead at Founderland for GENDEX
📸 Photo & video by Tim Foresta.
GENDEX at TOA Berlin 2024 Recap
We had a great time at TOA Berlin this year, gathering insights from innovators on the benefits of investing in diverse startups.💡 You can catch the takeaways in our latest video. 📹
Founderland cofounder Deborah Choi, also moderated a GENDEX panel featuring Emily Hoffschmidt-McDonnell and Marcus McDowell. Emily shares her learnings from the panel and event here.
GENDEX at The Next Web, Amsterdam Recap
At TNW, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel as part of the DEI Coalition. The topic was the ROI of supporting founders of colour, moderated by Salmaan Sana, with Catherine Park and myself.
A big thank you to Yeni Joseph from TNW for inviting GENDEX to collaborate in the DEI Coalition, and to Sharan Bal and Nicolette Lazarus from our Founderland community for contributing as mentors. 💫
📣 GENDEX Survey now live: Founders we need your voice!
We’re calling on deep tech founders to shape the future of diversity in tech with our latest survey.
🌟Your input will enhance diversity and inclusion in tech.
🌟 The data will help policymakers and investors support diverse founders from pre-seed to IPO.
➡️ The survey is confidential and takes just 15 minutes. Fill it out here. 💜
Thank you in advance for your input.
🔥 GENDEX State of the Art is now live!
We're excited to share that the GENDEX State of the Art is now live! This comprehensive document reviews global research on gender and diversity in the EU investment, startup, and scale-up communities. 🚀
It outlines our definition of diversity and recommends an assessment framework and key indicators for our index. ✨
This work is part of our mission to deliver diversity across the European Innovation Council, funded under Horizon Europe. Read it here.
Must-reads 🗞️
💼 Women-founded startups prove better investments: BCG study reveals Higher ROI.
👩💼 How can organisations improve for working women? Deloitte's survey reveals eye-opening insights.
🌟 Women founders, check out Sarah Anto's updated list of VCs and accelerators supporting you, organised by location! 🚀
🌐 Crunchbase expands diversity spotlight in Europe to track VC funding for minority founders.
Dates to remember 📆
GENDEX Investor Reverse Pitch with Venrex Investment Management | 🗓️ July 30th | 📍Virtual | Free to register
Tech BBQ| 🗓️ Sep 11-13th | 📍Copenhagen, Denmark | 25% GENDEX discount.
Sifted Summit | 🗓️ Oct 2nd - 3rd | 📍London, UK | 15% GENDEX discount with code: FL15
WVC:E Summit | 🗓️ Oct 7th-8th | 📍Paris, France | Get your ticket.
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