Female Entrepreneurs: Overcoming Hurdles to Success

The buzz: “I want to be around people that dream…and do things� (Amy Poehler). Forty-six percent of US privately held firms are at least half owned by women and represent ~16 million jobs. But while female entrepreneurship is rising, male-owned businesses are 3.5 times more likely to reach $1 million in annual revenues. With just 2 percent of US women-owned businesses earning $1M a year, what resources, leadership skills and strengths do female startups need to scale to their full potential? The experts speak. Kerrie MacPherson, EY: “Women are powerhouse entrepreneurs. The research shows that when women entrepreneurs succeed, they drive economic growth and invest more back into their families and communities� (President Barack Obama). Kat Vorotova, Try The World: “Teach girls bravery, not perfection� (Reshma Saujani). Dr. Patti Fletcher, SAP SuccessFactors: “I’m unstoppable because I don’t know how to stop� (Tina Fey). Join us for Female Entrepreneurs: Overcoming Hurdles to Success.