According to yahoo.com, Rebecca Minkoff and Alison Wyatt, the co-founders of the Female Founder Collective, have launched The North a platform in partnership with Cisco that will facilitate mentorship sessions that include experts in their fields and female thought leaders. On top of that, FFC and Cisco began a joint business grant initiative for female entrepreneurs that will take place alongside a virtual event and a chance to receive a $20,000 grant from the FFC Foundation. The mentorship program and the grant will be hosted on Webex by Cisco. According to Minkoff, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Cisco to provide valuable grants to female founders and business leaders, With female founders securing only 2 percent of venture funds in the U.S. in 2021, the grant program will not only provide much needed funds to innovative female founded businesses, but also shine a light on the next generation of female business leaders.” The platform will be launching the week of September 19th, and female founders can sign up to have one on one sessions with female business executives and thought leaders for advice on capital, scaling businesses, hiring, and leadership skills. Those interested can visit findyournorth.co.
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The Female Founder Collective and Cisco Launch The North Platform For Empowering Women
