East Ventures on Instagram: "Despite progress, women continue to be underrepresented in the business world, and gender inequality in the workplace is widening, especially in the face of multiple crises and setbacks affecting different countries 🌎 The World Bank has pinpointed female entrepreneurs' primary challenges, which require a comprehensive approach, including financing, skills and networks, markets and technology, and an environment that fosters growth. On 8 March 2023, in celebration of International Women’s Day, East Ventures presented 'Tech for gender equity: Empowering women, improving livelihoods'. The session featured a keynote speech from Mari Elka Pangestu (@maripangestu), the Former Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships at World Bank (@worldbank), as well as a panel discussion featuring Ardelia Apti (@ardeliaapti), CEO of Mapan (@makinmapan), Grace Tahir (@gtahirs), Co-Founder of Medico (@medico.id) & Everest Media (@everestmediaid), and Isabella Wibowo, Strategic Partnerships Manager - YouTube (@youtube) Indonesia. Read the complete insights at east.vc/tech-gender-equity #EastVentures #WomenWithImpact"