![]() The gift will support WiC’s work in advancing all women and gender minorities in computing. This is the largest single gift in WiC history. Wegmans is committing $200,000 throughout the next five years to the Women in Computing (WiC) group in RIT’s Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. We’re here to walk with you so you can soar high.RIT’s Women in Computing organization is partnering with Wegmans to support diversity and inclusion in the computing industry. It’s a perfect venue to jumpstart your investing journey.Īs you realize your dream to become a successful investor, you help other women realize theirs, as well. You’ll learn about investing in small businesses from experts and listen to women business owners pitch for funding. We invite you to join the WEOC WBC Get Real: Glass Floor Network. The WEOC Women’s Business Center (WBC) at NIIC is dedicated to empowering women in the field of investing so we can further elevate our movement for gender balance. ![]() If you’re interested, it’s time to find a group that will mentor and train you before deploying money. The impact of women engaged in investments goes further than you think.Īre you ready to take part in making positive changes in society? Angel investing is a journey. This will, in-turn, start to balance the number of women in key leadership roles and encourage a more balanced pay system throughout the company. Women in these roles will also hire more executive-level women to grow their companies. By creating more women investors, we will see an increase in more women CEOs and founders. Can you imagine what will happen if more women are empowered to invest?īy learning wealth-building strategies deemed smart for wealthy males but too risky for women, we can stop poking fun at women for shopping for shoes and start respecting them for shopping for investment opportunities. Reality #2: Despite the rise in female-owned businesses, women are still leaning more toward consumer spending ( controlling $20 trillion annual expenditures globally) over the building of generational wealth. Reality #1: Despite the improving statistics, fewer women invest because no one talks to them about investing. The Need to Equip More Women to Become Angels According to the 2019 ACA Angel Funders Report, women-owned companies that are backed by angels grew from 5% in 2015 to 21% in 2018. This growth is important as female investors are more likely to consider the gender of founders. ![]() In 2021, “the percentage of women angel investors increased to 33.6%,”according to the Angel Capital Association (ACA). Proving the strength in numbers, some build angel investor networks to pool funds for greater support. They are more focused on helping entrepreneurs establish their small businesses over profitability. Compared to other lenders, “angels” offer more favorable terms. In the world of entrepreneurship, angel investors support promising startup owners who take their first steps by providing capital, usually in exchange for ownership equity. Apart from creating personal wealth, it’s all about backing causes that matter and turning dreams into realities. When done wisely, it creates opportunities to build a better world. One major activity that holds immense power is investing. The good news-there are tools and platforms that can help more women leaders succeed and inspire others. But there’s no denying there remains a disparity. We are a solid economic pillar, continuously moving boldly as we carry big visions that make a difference. The Power of Women Angel Investors for Gender Equality in Business Leslee Hill, Director, WEOC Women's Business Center at NIIC
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