Summit
2025 APS Global Psychological Science Summit · 2025
A Phenomenological Exploration of Entrepreneur Funding Inequities
- Nikki Blacksmith
Illinois Institute of Technology - Nikki Blacksmith
Symeta Behavior Science - Kelly Diouf
- Victoria Mattingly
Colorado State University
Abstract
Only 2% of venture capital funding goes to women and underrepresented founders compared to the 98% allocated to men. We aim to unearth the “why” behind the inequity by better understanding founders’ fundraising experiences. Findings will inform solutions to address the root causes of gender-based funding inequality.
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