Jenni Chance

Panel: Backing Boldness - What it Takes to Build (and Bet on) the Next Generation of Founders

A powerhouse panel on what it really takes to support, fund and grow the founders of the future - with a special lens on investing in female-led startups. From personal war stories to practical takeaways, we'll explore what makes founders stand out, what investors look for (and need to unlearn), and how we build a more inclusive, high-performing startup ecosystem - together.

Based in London Jenni is Chief of Staff, Global Private Business at PwC. Over 7 years ago she established and now leads the firm's global startup and scaleup network, which has grown to over 250 colleagues across 40+ countries. Inspired by her three daughters, she is passionate about gender equality and particularly supporting female entrepreneurs. She has co-authored two research reports on the challenges female founders face in fundraising, focusing on practical advice from both founders and investors. She has recently become an angel investor and is particularly interested in femtech businesses.