E15 - Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global

In this episode, Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global, shares how gender lens investing is transforming the financial system, from grassroots women entrepreneurs to global capital markets. Jessica shares the story behind the 2X Challenge, which has already mobilised $34+ billion in gender-smart investments, supporting women around the world. She explains how 2X Global is setting global standards and launching a certification, while also creating new tools like warehouse capital to back women fund managers, helping them demonstrate their investment strategy and track record. You’ll hear practical examples of how gender and climate action intersect, why investing in women leads to better outcomes for everyone, and how financial tools can be reimagined to unlock systemic change. This is a conversation about how women around the world are using finance to shift power, opportunity, and possibility. Please review the episode, share your feedback, and subscribe to the podcast! You can also: Visit our website: womenchangingfinance.org Follow Jessica on LinkedIn To go further, here are some of the references mentioned during the episode: GenderSmart — https://www.gendersmartinvesting.org/ The Rallying Cry — https://therallyingcry.org/ Ashoka — https://www.ashoka.org/ ImpactAlpha — https://impactalpha.com/ Criterion Institute — https://www.criterioninstitute.org/ GSG Impact - https://www.gsgimpact.org/ AVPN - https://avpn.asia/ Latimpacto — https://latimpacto.org