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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 59 MIN

129: joanna rees, why women need to start talking about money

from let's go there · host carla  piñeyro  sublett

joanna rees is a trailblazer at the crossroads of brand, venture and impact as a board member of fico, inception fertility and illumyn. she brings bold strategy and heart to companies shaping the future. she's helping steer fico to top tier shareholder returns while guiding iconic brands like twitter, square and impossible foods through transformative growth. with roots in psychology, brand management, and investment banking, joanna founded vsp capital and co-launched endeavor catalyst now managing over 500 million to support entrepreneurs globally. a henry crown fellow and a global leader for tomorrow, she brings soul and rigor to everything she touches from corporate boards to civic change, including a run for mayor of san francisco. whether scaling ventures or championing social good joanna moves with purpose, grit, and vision.00:00 "ask and share" cold open01:25 show start02:33 the gender gap wake up call03:34 how joanna started her first fund09:22 when she felt like she made it11:25 rebuilding after divorce13:41 teaching kids to invest16:10 joanna's investing strategy23:11 why women don't talk about money30:26 evaluating returns and big investing mistakes34:29 joanna's fund-of-funds comprised of only female investors38:18 no fee no carry explained & fund-of-funds (fof) mechanics45:13 modeling financial goals with chatgpt47:43 philanthropy and legacy54:47 final piece of wisdomjoanna's linkedin - click here! ep 57: joanna rees - grit, love and freedom - click here!let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!--resources:https://www.startengine.com/insights/private-market-education/fundamentals/accredited-vs-non-accreditedhttps://fundrise.com/campaigns/fund/flagshiphttps://republic.com/https://www.willowwealth.com/--Disclaimer:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing discussed should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or financial product.Any companies, products, platforms, websites, or resources mentioned are shared for informational purposes only. Unless explicitly stated, we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or compensated by any of the organizations or links referenced.All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.Before making any financial or investment decision, you should conduct your own independent research, carefully evaluate the risks, and consult with qualified professional advisors as appropriate. You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions and outcomes.

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