SheEO's Automation Journey: Building a $1 Billion Fund for Women Entrepreneurs

SheEO, a global community aimed at building a $1 billion fund to support women entrepreneurs, faced significant operational challenges. The organization, founded by Vicki Saunders, was designed to counter the biases against women in venture systems, where women receive only 2.2% of available funding. SheEO's unique model involves a community of funders, or 'Activators', who not only provide financial support but also offer their expertise, network, and ongoing support to the women-led businesses. However, managing this complex community and the associated processes was a daunting task. The operations team had to ensure flawless data entry and process management, as any mistake could lead to deserving women founders not getting the necessary funds. The team was using over 30 different software solutions, which often didn't fit their unique way of working, leading to a lot of manual work.

SheEO is a global community founded by Vicki Saunders, a successful serial entrepreneur. The organization's mission is to build a $1 billion fund to support women entrepreneurs, countering the biases against women in traditional venture systems. SheEO's unique model involves a community of funders, or 'Activators', who provide financial support, expertise, network, and ongoing support to the women-led businesses. The businesses supported by SheEO are diverse, ranging from sustainable agriculture to mobility solutions. The only common factor is that they are led and backed by women and aim to create new models, mindsets, and solutions that benefit humanity.