Lessons learned and what we are doing about it after 15 meet-ups with stakeholders of the Jordanian ecosystem

1. AFTERNOON TEA SERIES
Everyday, we meet inspiring female leaders in Jordan
where women are now more educated than ever.
Jordan, however, is seeing less women transitioning into
the workforce.
Whereas Jordan ranks 51st in educational attainment,
The World Economic Forum 2017 Global Gender Gap
Report has placed the country 135th out of 142 countries
in economic participation and opportunity (WEF).
WHAT WE'VE LEARNED
WHAT WE WERE TOLD
WHAT WE'RE DOING ABOUT IT
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VOLUME 1
1. Challenges faced by women in our ecosystem were
universal in nature and not unique to MENA.
2. Stakeholders recognise the challenges, and are leading
with bold initiatives, but efforts remain disjointed with
most working in silos.
3. Those women who benefited from strong role models
and mentors showed a higher likelihood to succeed,
highlighting the need for more leaders to give their
time to help others grow.
4. Networks and communities are a powerful medium
to exchange experiences and empower one another,
and the more casual and intimate the better.
5. Confidence was the most frequently cited challenge.
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7.4%
7.4%
5.6%
38.9%
16.7%
24.1%
Angel 7.4% Business Owner 7.4%
Employee 5.6% Entrepreneur 38.9%
Investor 16.7% Support Organisation 24.1%
FUTURE MEET-UPS
Said they'd like to attend future
Afternoon Tea meet-ups, of which
54% said they'd also like to be a
host.
15 Sessions
54 Attendees
77%
Monthly inspirational fireside chats followed by
rotating one-on-one mentorship sessions with experts
covering:
1. Investment support
2. Legal Support
3. Personal Development
4. Start-up to Scale-up (by BeyondCapital)
To book your Power Hour slot or host your own Afternoon Tea, contact:
MENTORING
Expressed interest in a future
mentoring program, both as mentors
and mentees, with 23% saying
they'd be interested in mentoring.
Power Hours with Silicon Badia
In November 2017, Silicon Badia launched a series of Afternoon Tea meet-ups that aim
to promote dialogue among ecosystem stakeholders about topics that matter.
In Volume I, our focus was on opportunities and challenges
for professional women across all parts of society.
50.0%
45.5%
31.8%
40.9%
40.9%
13.6%
27.3%
31.8%
9.1%
40.9%
40.9%
27.3%
What do you feelyou need most/arenot gettingenough ofat work or in your startup?
Networking
Professional Training
Mentorship
Personal Development
0 20 40 60 80 100
Adequate Enough Opportunity Not Getting Enough
A chance for any individual or company to host their
own Afternoon Tea meet-up to continue the
conversation.
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WHERE WE STARTED
92%
Afternoon Tea
We look forward to hearing from you!
Love,
The Silicon Badia Team
12.4%
EXPERIENCE
Gave us extremely positive feedback
on the Afternoon Tea meet-ups.
11%
A FEW FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT
OUR AFTERNOON TEA MEET-UPS
(squared)
2.2%
"Having a safe space in which to
share my thoughts, feelings,
concerns and reflect about work"
In the US, all-women teams received just
$1.9 billion of the $85 billion total invested
by venture capitalists in 2017 (link).
" The camaraderie - hearing people
share stories about similar struggles
and opportunities"
11.3%
" It is actually a combination between
having a safe space and an opportunity
to network and meet new people "
MENA
" Meeting work colleagues in an
informal setting"
Europe
US
14%
Did you know?
of Jordanian women work(World Bank)
Distribution ofFundingReceived byTeamswith at
Least OneFemaleFounder in 2017