In 2024, nearly 1 in 5 UK companies were led by women, according to Women in Business Statistics. Although this figure continues to rise each year, female-led businesses still make up only 18% of UK firms. A study by the World Bank has shown that promoting female entrepreneurship can significantly boost women’s workforce participation. By creating more opportunities for women, these businesses have the potential to drive substantial economic growth.

Join BAB, in partnership with Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs, for an panel discussion with pioneering female entrepreneurs including Pippa Begg, CEO and Co-Founder of Board Intelligence, and Zemfira Knott, Director and Founding Member of Northcourt. They will share their journeys from initial concept to business creation, growth, and international expansion and will delve into the challenges they’ve encountered, the strategies they’ve used to scale, and the barriers they’ve overcome in a competitive market. Attendees will gain valuable insights and actionable advice on expanding a business across the Atlantic, addressing inequalities in access to investment, harnessing the power of networking, and seizing the unique opportunities that come with international expansion.