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Maud Joseph

Maud Joseph is the Director of the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a member of the jury for the "Created by Women" competition for female entrepreneurs.

Articles

Maud Joseph: Female entrepreneurs’ ingenuity, resilience continue to shine despite war

by Maud Joseph
It’s no secret that women face more barriers than men when starting up a business. Research has shown, for example, that it is more difficult for women than for men to obtain a loan or attract external financial resources, meaning women are often more reliant on self-financing. The Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrates female entrepreneurs in Ukraine through its annual “Created by Women” award. This year, three women won grants ranging from 25,000 to 150,000 hryvnias (aro

Maud Joseph: Women running businesses during war deserve special recognition

by Maud Joseph
Silhouette of a woman behind the Ukrainian flag. (Halfpoint Images/Getty Images) The morning of Feb. 24 served as a test for every Ukrainian. Many women were faced with having to protect both their own and their children’s lives, as well as those of their small businesses and team members. Such stories of female entrepreneurs in Ukraine inspire me and I want to share them with you. ‘Created by Women’ Four years ago, the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched the “Created