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Bertelsmann Foundation Calls for Diversity in Entrepreneurship

Lack of capital and networks hinders diverse entrepreneurs. The 'Founding Without Borders' initiative encourages founders to share their stories, fostering a more inclusive ecosystem.

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Bertelsmann Foundation Calls for Diversity in Entrepreneurship

The Bertelsmann Foundation's research over four years reveals that many aspiring entrepreneurs face hurdles due to lack of capital, networks, visibility, or relevant information. Mona Neubaur, Minister of Economics, stresses the need for diversity in innovation and a clear strategy to foster a fair and inclusive founding culture. The 'Founding Without Borders' initiative encourages founders to share their stories to promote a more open ecosystem.

The Bertelsmann Foundation has outlined five strategic goals to support and encourage founding aspirations from diverse groups. These include winning more women, strengthening foundings with a migration background, enabling social mobility, empowering young people, and leveraging synergies through impact foundings. The 'Founding Without Borders' initiative invites founders to share their stories, aiming to inspire and connect entrepreneurs from all backgrounds.

The research also highlights that many talents struggle with founding due to lack of capital, networks, visibility, or access to relevant information. Despite the 'Founding Without Borders' initiative's goal to promote inclusivity, specific information about involved founders or their stories is not readily available.

The Bertelsmann Foundation's research underscores the need for a clear strategy and bold investments to foster a diverse and inclusive founding culture. The 'Founding Without Borders' initiative, by inviting founders to share their stories, aims to inspire and connect entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, ultimately promoting a more open and fair ecosystem.

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