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How Risk Really Works for Women Founders: France vs Japan vs Singapore

When women founders move across borders ; Paris to Tokyo, Tokyo to Singapore, Singapore to Paris . The biggest shock is rarely culture or language. It’s how differently each region understands risk . Risk influences everything:how quickly we launch, how much we dare, how society reacts, and how failure is interpreted.And while “Asia” is often grouped together, Japan and Singapore show just how diverse the region really is — even though certain shared patterns exist. Understan

GWF Singapore

1 day ago2 min read

What Is the Hardest Part of Leaving a Big Job And How Do You Start Something New?

People imagine that the hardest part of quitting a big corporate role is the risk, the money, or the uncertainty.But every woman who has actually done it knows: the real difficulty is invisible. It’s identity. You don’t just leave a job. You leave a title , a system where you knew exactly who you were, your inbox full of people needing you, and a clear ladder of what “success” meant. Starting your own project — whether a business, a studio, or a second life — requires buildin

GWF FRANCE

1 day ago3 min read

The GWF Inspiration Report — Paris, Tokyo, Singapore

A Small Guide to What Women Are Loving in Paris, Tokyo & Singapore. At GWF, we speak often about transition, second chapters, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself. But reinvention doesn’t start with strategy — it starts with inspiration . The tiny sparks that remind us who we are, what we love, and where we want to go. Here is a light, cross-cultural moodboard of what’s inspiring women across three GWF cities: Paris, Tokyo, and Singapore .A reminder that inspiration

GWF JAPAN

1 day ago2 min read

🎙️ VOICES #1 — Diane : From Venture Capital to Music

Every new chapter begins with a question: What if I chose differently? For Diane , that question came after several years in venture capital — a world of numbers, innovation, and fast-paced decisions. As former Head of Investor Relations at Super Capital , she helped startups raise funds and grow. But one day, she realized she wanted to invest in something else — herself. 🌿 Rewriting Success “I realized I had built a wall of happiness — protecting myself from negative emot

GWF FRANCE

Oct 282 min read

💫 Introducing VOICES: Celebrating Real Women, Real Journeys

At Global Women Founders , we meet extraordinary women — founders, artists, mothers, teachers, dreamers, and changemakers — each shaping her own path, sometimes in the spotlight, often quietly, always with courage. VOICES was born from one simple idea:to celebrate authentic journeys ,to share stories that inspire confidence ,and to shine a light on alternative ways to work and live . Because success doesn’t always follow a straight line — sometimes it’s about reinvention ,