Elsie Cheung
Bio
I am a Hong Kong born writer living in London and writing about change and disruption in business and in the arts. I am also interested in female leadership and entrepreneurship.
Stories (6/0)
Investment Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs
Introduction to Investment Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs The investment landscape for female entrepreneurs is burgeoning with unique opportunities. A rise in female-focused venture capital firms, such as The Helm and Female Founders Fund, is a testament to this trend. In 2019, female-founded startups received 2.8% of total capital invested in venture-backed startups^1^, a promising uptick. Angel investors, too, are increasingly backing women-led startups, with 22% of angel-backed U.S. companies in 2018 led by women^2^.
By Elsie Cheung26 days ago in Motivation
Investing in Female Entrepreneurs: Benefits and Opportunities
Investing in female entrepreneurs provides a unique opportunity to tap into a rapidly growing market segment. Research indicates that women-led businesses tend to outperform their male counterparts, delivering a 63% better return on investment, according to the Boston Consulting Group. This suggests a higher efficiency and potential for robust returns from female-led businesses.
By Elsie Cheung26 days ago in Motivation
The World Is Very Far Off Meeting The UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, the United Nations agreed upon seventeen Sustainable Development Goals which aim to combat some of the world’s biggest development challenges by the year 2030. The Goals are all interlinked: ending poverty (SDG1) also means zero hunger (SDG2). Gender equality (SDG 5) supports good health and wellbeing (SDG3) - and so on. The world already has the resources and technology to achieve most of the 2030 goals. However, as of now, not enough resources are being directed into achieving The Goals. This needs to change.
By Elsie Cheung5 months ago in Earth
What The Business World Can Learn from Contemporary Art
Many describe contemporary art as the art of today, the art of modernity. Yet ‘contemporary art’ originated somewhere in the midst of the Twentieth Century; so, in fact its roots lie entangled within a century that barely recouped the benefits of the emergence of major catalysts to social change such as the Internet, smart phones and social media.
By Elsie Cheung6 months ago in Art
How Hong Kong Became One Of The Biggest Art Markets In The World
Over the last two decades Hong Kong has squarely established itself as one of the world’s largest markets for contemporary art. Thanks to the ‘Chinese Art Explosion’ the vibrant island has undergone a decade of exponential growth in the contemporary art marketplace.
By Elsie Cheung6 months ago in Art
Pearl Lam: A Relentless Champion Of Contemporary Artists
The petite Pearl Lam, instantly recognisable with her deep purple bob, chunky bangles and her impeccable outfits, has a commanding presence in any international art capital, whether it be New York, Basel or Melbourne. In sync with the unforgiving art-fair schedule, Pearl Lam tirelessly runs exhibitions across Busan, Singapore, Tokyo and London, all usually within the period of a year. All her exhibitions have been credited to be of museum-quality. Her exhibitions are also admired for their ability to “re-evaluate and challenge perceptions of cultural practice in Asia”, but while at the same time showcasing “a thoughtfully balanced roster of Chinese and international artists”, according to Ocula.
By Elsie Cheung7 months ago in Art
