In the June edition of First Tuesday – Entrepreneurship in Heels – women entrepreneurs shared their experiences.
Ampyme and the Embassy of Israel
The vice minister of Ampyme opened the evening’s event by sharing about the programs that this institution is carrying out to include more women in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Panama.
The special guest of the evening, was the ambassador of Israel in Panama; who gave an apt speech that it is more difficult for women to become entrepreneurs, because of the responsibilities they carry.
App Launch
The organizer of the event, Fundación Ideas Maestras, officially launched the First Tuesday app, which is developed by EtyaLab Maria Luisa, co-founder of EtyaLab presented the app, giving details of what technologies were used and what functionalities are implemented.
Women Entrepreneurs in Heels
Five women entrepreneurs shared their stories in 10 minutes, being Gloria Quintana, former miss and entrepreneur, the host of the event.
- Susana Lau – Co-Founder of EtyaLab.
- Natilie Moya – Founder of A&F Integrity.
- Min Chen – CEO of Alcenit.
- Sixta Diaz – SalSiPuedes Film Producer.
From the experiences of all the speakers, it can be summarized that entrepreneurship is more difficult for women, but it should not be an impediment to do it. Each one told of their difficulties; experiences they have had to go through as women, and how they have made the best of those experiences to move forward.
At the end of the night there was a Pitch Challenge where several attendees presented their business ideas in a minute and a half; and the expected networking dynamicwhere they had the opportunity to exchange contacts and ideas.
EtyaLab reaffirms its vision of changing software development in Panama. Having had the opportunity to share my experiences as a woman, entrepreneur and being in technology, I hope to have motivated more women not only to become entrepreneurs, but also to inspire them to be part of the technology/software industry to close the gender gap that exists in this sector.
