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title: "Closing the Funding Gap for Female Founders"
description: "In this episode of Vision Voices, Lara speaks with Lucy Chow, investor, futurist, board director, and advocate for women in leadership. The conversation covers Lucy’s professional journey in the UAE, her work in supporting entrepreneurs and female investors, and her involvement in initiatives such as the Women of the Future UAE project."
canonical_url: "https://visionvoices.me/videos/lucy-chow-2"
last_updated: "2026-05-20T06:47:22.444Z"
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The discussion also touches on Lucy’s views on career paths, resilience, and emerging opportunities in
sectors such as AI, gaming, and education.

- ✅ The funding gap for female founders and factors that contribute to it
- ✅ Unconscious bias in early-stage investments
- ✅ The importance of networking for women investors and founders
- ✅ Diversity and its role in innovation and business growth
- ✅ The UAE as an ecosystem for entrepreneurship and change
- ✅ Lucy’s work on gaming, education, and technology boards
- ✅ The value of mentorship, visibility, and skill development

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