Women Investing in Women: A Future of Possibilities
When I am asked why I invest in women entrepreneurs, I usually hear something like, “Wow, I can tell you are really passionate about this.” In truth, there is no other topic that gets me more fired up than why women need to invest in women entrepreneurs. I became an angel investor over four years ago when I joined Next Act Fund, the only angel fund in Pittsburgh dedicated to connecting women investors to women entrepreneurs. Since then, I have shared our message with anyone who will kindly listen, explaining why we must work to close the enormous funding gap between men and women. Today, while we are still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, that message is more important than ever.