Summary: <p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">There are many myths about entrepreneurship that can reinforce stereotypes, one of which is that only men want to grow their businesses. Kathleen and Ann bust open this myth and teach listeners the facts about female entrepreneurs and their desire to compete with the big boys. Listen in to their discussion about how women entrepreneurs can position themselves for growth, obtain venture capital, and overcome roadblocks they may face in the process. </span></p><br> <p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Key Take Aways: </span></strong></p><br> <p class='"indented'><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Women entrepreneurs are interested in growing their businesses but typically approach the growth process differently than their male counterparts. </span></p><br> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Research shows that venture capitalists and bankers ask business owners different questions based on gender and these inquiries</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"> influence how funding is provided. </span></p><br> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Both women entrepreneurs and the financial services professional who work with them need to learn how to communicate in a more gender savvy manner and how doing so is a win for both their businesses and their clients. </span></p><br> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Guest Bio:</strong> </span></p><br> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Ann Bradt, co-founder of Capital Ready is an accomplished expert in the financial services industry, implementing progressive people strategies for over two decades as a human resources</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"> professional at a major Canadian bank. Her extensive experience includes talent planning, leadership development, executive succession, and developing learning strategies. Ann’s passion and drive have equipped her with a broad knowledge of the industry, with her career spanning Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. </span></p><br> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Capital Ready work with established businesses to help them grow and offer strategic blueprints and action plans to assess barriers and identify opportunities to optimize human and financial capital. To learn more about Capital Ready, visit www.capitalready.ca. Follow us on twitter @CapitalReadyInc</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"> </span></p>
