Today I am welcoming back my very first guest of Narratives of Purpose - Pauline Koelbl, founder of ShEquity. ShEquity is a Catalyst Fund that provides smart investments for innovative and impactful African female entrepreneurs. Join me in this conversation where Pauline talks about the growth and impact of ShEquity since we first spoke in 2020.Listen to today's episode to hear how the journey of ShEquity has evolved since our last conversation.Show notes: I recommend that you tune into my previous conversation with Pauline in our first ever episode of Narratives of Purpose so that you can better follow along with the growth story of her company.To find out more about ShEquity, head over to their website and find out more about SHEBA (the ShEquity Business Accelerator) here. You can also connect with Pauline on LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast and become a patron. ** ____Episode timestamps00:26 - Episode introduction 01:50 - Highlight of Paulines's first interview on the podcast05:04 - Gender lens funding and investing in Africa07:33 - ShEquity's portfolio of companies13:06 - ShEquity's impact on SDGs and livelihoods across the continent17:22 - Creating the ShEquity Business Accelerator (SHEBA) and it's impact to date26:24 - Pauline's learnings from her entrepreneurial journey and her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs31:12 - Dealing with challenges and doubt as an entrepreneur35:08 - How to connect with Pauline and learn more about ShEquity
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Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of changemakers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives to a global audience. Topics include youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity initiatives, and sustainable food systems of the future. Dr. Murigande is a leader in the life sciences industry, a passionate champion for furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare, and a TEDx speaker. (more about her at www.murigande.com)