Pathways Forward was created in response to extensive public and private sector engagement and momentum generated by the Pathways Report. Our primary objective is to drive positive change through tangible, practical and swift action and to inuence policy through collaborative thought leadership across the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Since our inception in September 2023, we have placed our focus on two points of action: the Pathways Pledge and the Female Founders Growth Summit

We believe that if Scotland can address the report’s findings through positive action, this nation can become a leading force in equitable and sustainable entrepreneurship.

There is no one root cause to the gender imbalance in entrepreneurship. Resolution is complex and nuanced. That being said, the 31 key recommendations outlined in the report reference many of the touch points in an entrepreneur’s journey and offer relevant organisations a starting place.”