{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Serious Lady Business ","title":"Fundraising While Female: What They Don’t Ask the Men","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f7b3041b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2679,"description":"Episode Summary\nHost Leslie Youngblood speaks with Natalise Kalea Robinson, co-founder and CEO of Parallel Health. They discuss the unique challenges female founders face in fundraising, the importance of community support, and the evolving landscape of investment in female-led startups. Natalise shares her experiences navigating investor biases, the significance of building a strong co-founder relationship, and the need for more female investors in the industry. The conversation emphasizes the power of vision, preparation, and the importance of finding the right investor fit for success in the startup world.\nAbout Our Guest\nNatalise Kalea Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Parallel Health\nConnect with Natalise on LinkedIn\nFollow Parallel Health on LinkedIn\nParallel Health website\nKey Takeaways\nFundraising is about sharing your vision, not just asking for money.\nWomen founders often face different questions than their male counterparts.\nInvestor bias can lead to more de-risking questions for women.\nBuilding a strong co-founder relationship is crucial for startup success.\nCommunity support among female founders is essential.\nInvestors need to see successful patterns to build trust.\nSilicon Valley remains a hub for tech innovation and investment.\nFemale investors are needed to change the investment landscape.\nPreparation and mindset are key for successful pitches.\nThe future of health tech includes expanding applications and partnerships.\nKeywords\nfemale founders, fundraising, Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship, investor bias, community support, women in business, startup advice, Parallel Health, gender dynamics","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1m0mNmkKRhS7SIoS31QwDs_gINf63nNYc07JvwxGA6s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjdi/OWU4NzIwZjVmZmY4/MWY0Zjk0N2U3MWM5/NTdhMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}