Don't tell women they are inspiring - close the climate tech funding gap

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This International Women's Day, women don't need a pat on the back - they need investment in female-led climate tech solutions, writes Carbon13's Stephanie Alys

This International Women's Day, we can expect the usual wash of posts, articles and speeches lauding ‘inspiring' female founders. Being told you're ‘inspirational', while well-intentioned, can come off...

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