Forging Founders Staff

UConn Empowers Young Social Entrepreneurs Globally

Coconuts dominate life in Purwokerto, Indonesia, where Sefirstya “Sabrina” Shabrinazzahrani has turned coconut waste into an opportunity. Her plant shop,…

11 months ago

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Across Necessity and Opportunity

Women entrepreneurs navigate diverse paths to success, driven by necessity or opportunity. For some, entrepreneurship arises from challenging circumstances. Rina…

11 months ago

Women Entrepreneurs Lead Local Markets While Men Dominate Global Ventures

The Women’s Entrepreneurship Report from Global Entrepreneurship Monitor highlights that while women are catching up globally in entrepreneurship, they are…

11 months ago

Westpac Hits Milestone in $500 Million Women in Business Initiative

Westpac has surpassed $274 million of its $500 million funding initiative to support Australian women in business, benefiting 726 female…

11 months ago

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Conference Draws Over 60 Participants

Over 60 participants attended Abigail’s “Believing in Women and Investing in their Ideas” conference last Saturday at Pepoy’s Restaurant and…

11 months ago

Women Over 50 Redefine Success Through Entrepreneurship

Women over 50 are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape, bringing decades of experience, confidence, and resilience to the forefront. As they…

11 months ago

Research Highlights Confidence of Women Business Leaders Despite Systemic Barriers

Women entrepreneurs demonstrate high confidence in managing and growing their businesses, but systemic barriers hinder their full potential, according to…

11 months ago

Women Entrepreneurs Drive Innovation at Central Asia’s Sub-Regional EXPO

The Sub-Regional Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, gathered over 200 participants to support women entrepreneurs in Central Asia.…

11 months ago

Women Entrepreneurs Find Inspiration in Israeli-Miami Collaboration

Hilla Ovil-Brenner, CEO of Yazamiyot, Israel’s largest women entrepreneurs’ community with 8,000 members, emphasized the importance of role models and…

11 months ago

Tailored Financial Tools Unlock Growth for Women Micro-Entrepreneurs

Microfinance programs offer a crucial lifeline to women micro-entrepreneurs, particularly those driven into business by necessity rather than opportunity. In…

12 months ago