38. Why Investing in Women CEOs Is Smart Business with Patricia Lizarraga

When Patricia Lizarraga started her career on Wall Street, there were zero women CEOs in the Fortune 500. Today, there are fifty. Progress is happening, but Patricia’s mission is to make it accelerate.As the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Hypatia Capital, she built the WCEO ETF to prove what the data already shows: companies led by women outperform their peers. Her journey is focused on creating visibility, gaining access, and changing the system so that success isn’t limited by bias or tradition.In this conversation, Patricia and Marla explore what it means to invest in leadership that reflects our shared values, why the myth that women don’t support women is outdated, and how community, collaboration, and trust create the foundation for growth. They also touch on the deeper message for wealth managers: when you understand what drives a client, when you listen with curiosity and empathy, connection becomes your greatest advantage.Connect with us! Patricia Lizarraga on LinkedInHypatia CapitalMarla Sofer on LinkedInKnomee