This year, young women from around the globe showcased their innovative social enterprise ideas, impressing us with their creativity and passion. The programme helps them develop business, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills, culminating in a Dragon’s Den-like final pitch where they secure funding from global experts.
Our founder, Shakera Rolle-Manuel, emphasised, “As a women-led firm, we’re deeply committed to fostering future female leaders. Supporting LEAP aligns with our core values of empowerment, leadership, and social responsibility.”
The LEAP Programme had an impressive number of sponsors in attendance, and it saw participation from over 100 talented girls from various countries. This international collaboration highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in solving global issues.
While programmes like LEAP are making a significant impact, there is still a long way to go in terms of funding and support for female entrepreneurs. Currently, women-founded startups receive only about 2% of venture capital funding in the U.S. and Europe. This disparity is even more stark considering that startups with female founders tend to perform better, generating more revenue per dollar invested compared to those founded by men.
Despite these challenges, the number of female-led startups and their success rates are on the rise.
For instance, female-led unicorns have increased by 400% between 2020 and 2021.
We’re honoured to be part of this incredible journey, helping provide resources and mentorship to these aspiring leaders. The success of this year’s event reinforces the importance of initiatives like LEAP in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
To learn more about the LEAP programme, check out: https://jerseycollegeforgirls.com/pages/jc-foundation/leap
Our culture is rooted in the values of corporate social responsibility and a strong sense of community. We understand the impact we can make as a team, not only in the lives of our clients but also in the wider world around us.
Our culture is rooted in the values of corporate social responsibility and a strong sense of community. We understand the impact we can make as a team, not only in the lives of our clients but also in the wider world around us.
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