Shearman And Sterling

Event November 03 - 04, 2020

Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2020

  • Virtual Conference

Asia Regional Managing Partner and Head of Greater China Lorna Chen moderated a panel discussion titled “Women Funders & Founders” at the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2020 held in Hong Kong on November 3-4.

The panel session featured female industry leaders and entrepreneurs and covered the following topics:

  • Reasons for being gender mindful when looking opportunities in the market as an investor
  • Observations on the rise of women entrepreneurs on both buy side and/or sell side
  • The biggest challenges for and the impact of the pandemic on women entrepreneurs
  • Opportunities for women entrepreneurs and the sectors that are particularly friendly to women
  • Advice to women who are considering becoming an entrepreneur

Watch the session “Women Funders & Founders”