In this section, we will discuss strategies for applying a gender lens to the role that you play within your region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how you might use your unique position of power to influence positive, inclusive change. An entrepreneurial ecosystem consists of the collection of structures, people and organisations that surround and support the growth of early and growth-stage enterprises within your region. In this section, we will focus on funders, mentors, and government.
To help establish an awareness and understanding of gender diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem, and to take steps to influence key players to become more accessible and inclusive of all genders.
We explore gender within three components of an intermediary’s engagement with the broader ecosystem: mentors, funders and investors, and government. You may choose to read through all of them, or select the one/s most relevant to you.
How can you create a strong mentor program to support entrepreneurs of all genders?
How can you ensure that you and your enterprises are financially supported to do your best work?
How can you encourage your Government to adopt a gender lens?
Phandeeyar aims to harness technology to accelerate change in Myanmar. Our team specifically work to accelerate the growth of startups in Myanmar, and expand the pool of tech and creative talents.
“We used the GLIA toolkit to try and get more female mentors engaged in our program, get more female participants to attend the meetups and events we run, and to try and attract more female candidates to apply for positions within our organisation. We want to establish a Gender Equal environment and inspire women to get more interested in technology.” – Su Myat Htet, Senior Investment Associate at Phandeeyar.
In this case study, find out how Phandeeyar has used the toolkit to start applying a gender lens to their engagements with the ecosystem.
Consider how you can influence mentors in your ecosystem to be inclusive.