894. How To Determine Which Fundraising Option Is Right For Your Business And The Importance Of Female-Founded Businesses With Fundraising Expert And Angel Investor Stef Caldwell

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’m joined by VC-backed startup operator, angel investor, author, and podcast host Stef Caldwell. She’s a champion for not just getting women a seat at the table, but actually helping female-owned businesses build their own tables. We talk about some of the reasons why women don’t pursue their big ideas, why she’s so passionate about closing the gender wealth gap, and tips for how to take that first step to starting your business. Stef breaks down the different fundraising options available for entrepreneurs and what to do when you’re feeling lost in a conversation where people are using industry jargon. We also touch on the rise of conscious VCs who believe in creating space for founders to be successful on their own terms and why that shift is so important. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How Stef landed in the FinTech industry </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Examples of how you can make every dollar you earn work for yourself</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The first step to opening up the conversation around fundraising and connecting with the right investors </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The link between your energy and the opportunities you attract</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tips for how to collect data and get started with your dream business </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What to do if you want to fundraise, but don’t feel like you have the network </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>RESOURCES</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Thanks to Bombas for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to</span