Maven's Invested Podcast launches special series for International Women's Day

In support of this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, we are speaking to inspiring female leaders who are breaking down barriers in the business world. They share their experiences of scaling businesses, overcoming challenges, and driving change in the industry.

Despite progress, female founders continue to face significant hurdles in securing investment. In this series, we explore the real stories behind the statistics and the bold actions needed to bridge the funding gap. Each episode features candid conversations with women who have navigated the complexities of entrepreneurship and business growth.

From securing funding and building high performing teams to addressing barriers for women and girls in the industry, our guests share insights, lessons learned, and the strategies that have propelled them to success.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or business leader, this series offers valuable perspectives on what it takes to scale a business in today’s competitive landscape.

Guests include:

Dr Fozia Saleem, CEO of Magnitude Biosciences, and Vice Chair of Lifted Ventures, which connects female founders with early-stage investment.

Helen Bradley, CEO of Future Asset, an initiative informing and educating girls in Scottish schools about the investment management industry.

Alex Longton, Founder and CEO of Tiba Tempeh, a certified B-Corp plant-based food company which has grown its retail sales by 559% compared to last year.

Elaine Warburton OBE, a healthcare and biotechnology entrepreneur who is also Chair and Co-Founder of ReadyGo Diagnostics, an innovative medical device business.

Melanie Goward, Partner at Maven and a technology investment expert, formerly part of the research team for the Human Genome Project.

Episode 1 launches Tuesday 11 March. Subscribe now and don’t miss out.

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