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Why Did Jonathan Sposato Focus on Workplace Gender Equality?
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As an angel investor, he noticed that males seeking financial backing for their startups could often secure funding in 90-120 days. If females had ideas of similar quality, it often took over 1 year for them to secure funding. He felt it was his responsibility to begin speaking up.
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