I had a fantastic time moderating the Women’s Forum: Breaking Barriers – Driving Inclusive Innovation in Africa’s Startup Ecosystem at the Omniverse Summit 2025. Alongside an inspiring panel—Dr. Tewa Onasanya, Founder & CEO of Exquisite Magazine, Mea Boykins, Director of Partnerships & External Engagement, and Osasuyi Dirisu, Executive Director at the Policy Innovation Centre who joined us virtually. We discussed the systemic barriers female founders face in accessing capital and the role of gender-lens investing in overcoming these challenges.