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We are still a long way from gender equality in the creation and growth of companies, but in the past ten years there has been a slow increase in the number of women entrepreneurs receiving funding. Picture: PA

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WE ALL have hopes and dreams about our world, from creating a sustainable balance between human life and a healthy planet to supporting local charities, helping those in need, and for us Americans waking up from this nightmare of Trump being a leading Republican candidate.

One of my passions is the support and advancement of women investors and entrepreneurs. We are still a long way from gender equality, not just in equal pay for equal work, but also in the creation and growth of companies.

Image: We are still a long way from gender equality in the creation and growth of companies, but in the past ten years there has been a slow increase in the number of women entrepreneurs receiving funding. Picture: PA