NATWEST: Female entrepreneurs and founder mindsets: how mentors make a difference

Our host Oli Barrett is joined by Izzy Obeng Founder of Foundervine, a start up that exists to equip minority entrepreneurs with the tools, skills and mindset for success, and Julie Baker, Head of Enterprise at Natwest and RBS.In this episode our guests discuss the barriers to female entrepreneurship, how to secure investment, start up versus corporate culture and the importance of finding a mentor. Let's get to the conversation...The Lens Reading ListIzzy recommends Americanah, the 2013 novel by the Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Julie recommends To Kill A Mockingbird, the seminal 1960 novel by Harper Lee. Julie also recommends thefinanser.com, a fintech blog by Chris Skinner.foundervine.comthefinanser.com/bitc.org.ukThe Lens PodcastThe Lens is a Business in the Community podcast exploring responsible business in a digital age, powered by Fujitsu and supported by McCann. Business in the Community is The Prince’s Responsible Business Network. We exist to build healthy communities with successful businesses at their heart.Don’t forget to follow The Lens on Instagram and to rate, review and subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. instagram.com/thelenspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.