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This Against All Odds webinar will be held at 2:00pm (UAE time) on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Known as the authority on modern Eastern Mediterranean cooking, Rowe has been residing in Dubai since 2013, and today runs the restaurants, Nassau and Botanica, both located at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

There is a gap or an "arbitrage opportunity" where investors who target female founders can outperform, based on the number of underrepresented founders seeking capital.

Maria Hatzistefanis on the importance of having support networks to guide us along our respective journeys.

Serial entrepreneur Donna Benton shares her thoughts on how entrepreneurs can transition to the next stage in their businesses (and lives).

The Beirut-based founder of #Diplowomen Karma Ekmekji on how women can advance themselves in a world where most careers are male-dominated.

This neuroscience researcher turned entrepreneur is on a mission to enable female founders in Saudi Arabia (and beyond).

Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss AMC, on what can be done to close the gender gap in leadership.

Professor Sue Black, OBE, on empowering mothers through technology.

H.H. Sheikha Intisar AlSabah on why it is important to measure the impact of one's work.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon on what needs to be done to get more women into leadership roles in the business world.

Check out why Suzanne Al Houby encourages everyone "to be the coach of their own life journey."

When asked about choosing the right time for starting a business, Stassinopoulos advised fledging entrepreneurs to ignore negativity, and take it one step at a time.

Like pretty much everyone else in 2020, Dr. Afridi is choosing to spot the silver linings this year presented, and use that to guide her decisions in the year ahead.

Maria Hatzistefanis, founder of global skincare brand Rodial, on why learning how to motivate yourself makes the difference between success and failure.

Donna Benton, founder of The Entertainer and The Benton Group, on life after a successful exit, and why being passionate about your venture is crucial for success in entrepreneurship.

"Companies should not think of it (gender diversity) as a simple ethical imperative, but rather as a business priority that is set within all their structures."

According to Alwaalan, many companies from the Endeavor Saudi Arabia network, with them attracting capital and closing funding rounds even at the peak of the disruptions caused by COVID-19, prove that a crisis does not necessarily lead to capital scarcity and failures in business.

Karma Ekmekji, founder of #Diplowomen, co-founder of 3QA, and a consultant with UN Women, on how generations of Lebanese women developed strength, a practical business acumen, and a problem solving attitude.

Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss AMC, one of India's largest mutual funds, on why being different and unique is a key part of her strategy in life and business.

Award-winning computer scientist and social entrepreneur Professor Susan Sue Black, OBE, on how technology helped unleash her inner superhero.

Helmed by Entrepreneur Middle East Managing Editor Tamara Pupic, the latest edition of Entrepreneur Middle East Live's Against All Odds webinar series will host H.H. Sheikha Intisar AlSabah, Founder, Intisar Foundation, offering lessons to live by.

When we undervalue the importance of women and youth in our economic system, we not only hinder our collective recovery, but also hold systems back from preparedness for future crisis. With the world changing so drastically, we have the unique opportunity to shape the future they deserve.

Webster started her career in the marketing field, which is what got her convinced in the power of relationships. In the midst of Webster talking about her love of building things in new domains, I notice that this part of her story carries a lesson for how to go about making decisions in difficult situations- so, dear reader, pay attention!

Learn strategies that enhance focus, discipline, and perseverance in the second edition of Against All Odds webinar, helmed by Entrepreneur Middle East Managing Editor Tamara Pupic.

MENA region's aspiring female entrepreneurs will now have an opportunity to collaborate and exhibit their business ideas at TiE's global initiative, TiE Women.