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Here's a visual representation of the funding paradox in Indian startups: Image: A pie chart with a small slice (2.4%) labeled "Women-led startups" and an even smaller slice (1.3%) labeled "Black and Latinx founders". A separate section shows a diverse group of entrepreneurs facing a wall with "Unconscious Bias", "Lack of Representation", and "Stereotyping" written on it. Caption: "The Funding Paradox: India's startup ecosystem struggles with diversity in funding, despite women making up 50% of the population and underrepresented groups driving innovation." Infographic: - 2.4% of VC funding goes to women-led startups - 1.3% of VC funding goes to Black and Latinx founders - 44% of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs face funding challenges Unseen Barriers: - Unconscious Bias - Lack of Representation - Stereotyping and Tokenism Consequences: - Innovation Stifling - Talent Wastage Breaking the Mold: - Intentional Inclusion - Mentorship and Support - Transparency and Accountability
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Women Entrepreneurs: Outperforming Despite Funding Gaps Women face significant funding disparities. Globally, women's startup rose from 6.1% (2001) to 10.4% (2023). In India, ~73,151 startups have at least one woman director. However, only 14.1% of t
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The ‘Unicorn’ Paradox: Why Funding Isn’t Always the Finish Line Everyone chases the unicorn. But what if achieving that $1B valuation isn’t the real finish line for a startup? Massive funding rounds can create the illusion of success—but behind the
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