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The Funding Gap Solution: How Female Founders Stay in Control | Wayflyer × Athena Collective | FFF46
17 February 2026
In this episode, Mikayla Stewart, Co-Founder & CTO of Athena Collective, hosts Emma Cohen, Senior Product Manager at Wayflyer, to explore how female founders can access alternative funding and scale their businesses without giving up equity. They dive into: - The funding gap for women and why traditional VC isn’t always the answer - How non-dilutive capital works and why it’s gaining momentum - Ways founders can maintain ownership while growing their business - Real-world insights on empowering women in tech and making data-driven funding decisions Wheth… Video by YouTube channel.