In this episode of Elevate - Women in Tech, our host Kellie Kwarteng Founder & CEO of Elevate Women in Tech and Halzak interviews Jennifer Dyer, a serial entrepreneur and business coach who helps female founders raise capital through unconventional means. We discuss Jennifer's unique journey bootstrapping multiple startups without reliance on traditional VC investors and how she has raised over $30m in investment. Jennifer shares how she crafted compelling pitch decks focused on what high net worth individuals want to see. She provides tips for nailing an elevator pitch and key strategies she teaches female founders through her course "Winning Your Way to Capital: The Unsophisticated Bag." and just launched E100 Club her exclusive membership academy is a comprehensive learning, training and guidance for individuals looking to excel in their entrepreneurial endeavours.  We also have an insightful discussion about why only 2% of VC funding goes to female founders, especially women of color. They explore what needs to change in the VC and investment landscape to be more accessible and supportive of diverse founders. This episode is essential listening for any female founders looking to fundraise and want to hear from someone who has tackled fundraising and business growth without dependence on VCs. Tune in to the Elevate - Women in Tech podcast to join this fascinating conversation. Useful resource links: To connect with Jennifer - LinkedIn or Website The Unsophisticated Bag - Winning your way to capital Be sure to Follow ⁠⁠⁠Elevate- Women in tech⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Feel free to come join our ⁠⁠Slack community⁠⁠ a safe space for women to connect   Connect with your Host ⁠Kellie Kwarteng⁠ - Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠Halzak⁠⁠ - Connecting companies with diverse technical talent   Feel free to DM me if you would like to be a future guest of the show, have a topic you would like covered, or would like a free strategy call to discuss any hiring goals/challenges for your Tech Team.