Plotting a path for growth and success can be especially tough for women-owned startups. They have to deal not only with the usual hurdles of starting a business but also with challenges unique to women entrepreneurs.Virginia Almendarez, a startup coach and Senior Entrepreneur Success Manager at IFundWomen, stops by in this episode to discuss how women entrepreneurs can build the confidence and support necessary to overcome these challenges.Some topics we discuss:The unique challenges women entrepreneurs faceWays to approach fundraisingHow to hone your pitch to potential investorsThe startup landscape in 2021Check out these resources mentioned during the podcast:IFundWomen of ColorUpcoming IFundWomen WorkshopsFollow @IFundWomen on Facebook, LinkedIn, and ClubhouseCheck out The IFundWomen Show streaming on social platformsThis discussion with Virginia Almendarez was taken from our show Startup Success. If you want to hear more episodes like this one, check us out on Apple Podcasts.If you don’t use Apple Podcasts, you can find every episode here.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Startup Success in your favorite podcast player.

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