Summary
One big
factor in a rise in female entrepreneurship is the increasing number
of role models and leaders.
They talk
about how they launched their organizations, the challenges of
fund-raising, and they provide some advice.
Advice from
Ms. O’Sullivan, founder of GiftsDirect.com, the largest online
retailer in Ireland, and TheIrishStore.com, which sells Irish
products globally.
Seek out
women-friendly initiatives and supporters
Keep
learning.
Build
a strong team. Hire
the right people around you.
Core
leadership traits for women entrepreneurs in her opinion:
optimism. perseverance
and creativity,
Advice from
Ms. Adeyemi, which has online career advice, networking app and
website.
Think
bigger. If
you’re thinking or business you want to launch, be thinking of how
that can be done at its biggest possible scale.
Take
action. If
there’s a cause you care about, or an issue that you want to
resolve, do something.
Core
leadership traits for women entrepreneur in her opinion: mentor
others and be visible to encourage and support others.
