Venture F: The Podcast

Anna Mason, Managing Partner of Ingeborg Investments, a venture-investment fund within the Family Office of Olivia Walton. Ingeborg focuses on investing in female founders and other female fund managers. They invest in innovation that is built with women in mind. Anna previously was a Managing Partner at Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, where she worked from 2016-2022. While there, Anna helped lead the transformation of Rise of the Rest from a startup-community bus tour initiative to a fund with $300M in AUM and a mandate to find alpha in overlooked U.S. geographies. Anna has 20 years of experience across Wall Street, venture capital, and the startup world. She received her BA from Harvard College and her MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. She was a 2022 Presidential Leadership Fellow, was named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 in 2020, Business Insider’s list of 100 People Transforming Business in 2019, and a Washingtonian Tech Titan in 2017 and 2018. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Haley Kwait Zollo is a Partner at Starting Line and was the first full-time addition to the team in July, 2019. Starting Line is an early stage venture capital fund that invests in consumer technology companies. Haley assists with everything from deal sourcing and diligence to portfolio and fund operational support.    Prior to joining Starting Line, Haley spent over half a decade leading venture-backed consumer retail startups. Most recently she was VP of Business Operations and Strategy at Mac & Mia, a personalized clothing service for children. Haley came on as one of the first 10 employees, scaled their remote sales team from 3 to 300 and helped lead their Series A of $5M. Mac & Mia was acquired by Stitch Fix Kids in the summer of 2019. Before joining Mac & Mia, Haley was an early hire at Trunk Club where she built the Strategy & Data Analytics team and was a key player in launching their Women’s line. Trunk Club was acquired by Nordstrom in 2014 for $350M.\   Haley started her career at KPMG in the Transaction Services practice, where she worked on financial due diligence deals for private equity mergers and acquisitions. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and also earned a CPA upon graduation. In her free time, Haley enjoys playing pickleball and teaching poker! Follow Haley on LinkedIn  SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Chermaine Hu, is the co-founder and CFO of Episode Six (E6), a leading global provider of enterprise-grade card issuing and ledger infrastructure. After a 14-year career in M&A banking at Morgan Stanley in London and New York, she co-founded E6 in 2015 with John Mitchell and Futeh Kao to modernize how banks, fintechs, and brands design and deliver payments solutions. Today, she oversees the company’s financial strategy and global growth, guiding operations across 45+ countries. Imagine a world where 21st century opportunity isn’t constrained by decades-old technology. Episode Six helps banks, fintechs and brands leave legacy payments technology behind, leapfrog their competition, and build payments products their customers love. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Jessie is Principal and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Gratitude Railroad. She leads the firm’s Inclusive Capital strategy to catalyze investments to diverse-led and emerging impact funds. She also oversees Gratitude’s growing community of active investors and members. Prior to Gratitude Jessie worked at the intersection of finance, tech, and impact in New York City. She led corporate fundraising and partnerships at Pursuit, an innovative workforce non-profit, and was a founding member at venture-backed startup Smart Vision Labs. She started her career at BlackRock serving as chief of staff to the CEO. She holds a BA from Duke University and an MBA from Berkeley Haas. She is based in Los Angeles. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Emma Pratt, the co-founder of Girl Math Capital, a rapidly growing community designed to expand women’s access to alternative investing across angel, real estate, and crypto. She leads education, deal flow, and community strategy while actively investing in better-for-you consumer brands such as Ghia, Vacation, and Realm. Prior to building Girl Math Capital full-time, Emma worked in M&A and Strategic Finance at Uber and began her career in investment banking at Bank of America. She graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Business. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Katie Quilligan an investor at BankTech Ventures, where she helps shape the future of fintech for community banking. She focuses on identifying and backing high-impact, bank-enabling fintechs, working closely with both startups and BankTech’s 100+ bank limited partners to drive scalable innovation tailored to local institutions.Katie brings a unique blend of investing and operating experience, having scaled early-stage startups and led initiatives focused on audience growth and digital strategy at American Express. She now leverages that expertise to guide fintech founders through the complexities of scaling in a highly regulated industry.A frequent speaker and contributor in the fintech space, Katie’s insights have been featured in publications like The Financial Brand, BankBeat, and PitchBook, and she’s presented at events including Finovate and Bank Automation Summit. She was also recognized as one of 2024’s Inspiring Fintech Females for her leadership at the intersection of banking and innovation. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Maggie Switek, PhD, an economist and a senior director on the research team at the Milken Institute. She heads all projects related to economic growth and opportunities across regions and communities in the US and abroad. Before joining the Institute, Switek worked in academia and consulting, developing a broad range of expertise in economic competition, labor, public policy, and well-being. Her experience includes working with enforcement agencies to evaluate changes in economic competition structures, advising on the impacts of regulation, and lecturing on economic policy and related topics.In research, Switek’s interests include labor, economic well-being, and regional economics. She has published studies related to the effects of public social spending on the quality of life in Latin America, the impact of rapid economic growth (and accompanying economic changes) on well-being in China, and migration patterns among young adults in Sweden. Switek received her PhD in economics from the University of Southern California in 2014.The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress in the areas of health, finance, and philanthropy.The Missing Billions: Analyzing the Impact of Women-led Funds is an ongoing research initiative of the Milken Institute in partnership with Recast Capital. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Zibby Owens, is the founder and CEO of Zibby Media and Zibby Publishing House, host of the award-winning podcast Totally Booked with Zibby, owner of Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica, CA, and author/editor of the USA Today bestselling anthology On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates, as well as five other books. Zibby hosts retreats, a book club, and frequent events for booklovers. She also founded the original essay publication On Being Jewish Now on Substack. When Zibby Owens started her podcast in 2018, she had no idea it would lead to what the LA Times calls "the Zibbyverse." But after turning 40 and getting divorced, she rediscovered her passion for books and followed her instincts, perhaps honed by her MBA, expanding her offerings in ways designed to help all parts of the literary community. Zibby lives in New York with her husband and four kids. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Janine Firpo is the Co-founder of Invest for Better and author of Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World. From the early years of Apple Computer to senior positions with Hewlett-Packard, the World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Janine has always found herself making an impact. In 2017 she left a successful 35+ year career in technology and international development to focus on how women can create a more just and equitable society through their financial investments. She published her book in May 2021 and later that year, co-founded Invest for Better, a nonprofit that is catalyzing a movement in which millions of professional women are educated, enabled, and empowered to activate the power of their money for themselves and for the world.Janine is also a lead investor in Next Wave Impact, a venture fund designed to help more women become angel investors. In 2024, Forbes named Janine one of “50 Over 50” female leaders who continue to make impact later in life.  SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Steph Wagner is a nationally recognized thought leader in women’s wealth and financial empowerment. Today, she serves as National Director of Women & Wealth at Northern Trust, where she leads the firm’s advisory practice for women and its Elevating Women platform—a national program focused on building financial literacy and helping women use their wealth to create meaningful impact in their families, businesses, and communities. Before joining Northern Trust, Steph spent years advising high-net-worth women navigating major life transitions. She also built a national consulting practice for wealth management firms seeking to better serve female clients and founded WomenWealthyWise, a platform dedicated to advancing financial literacy and empowerment for women. A frequent media contributor, Steph’s insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Barron’s, Bloomberg, MarketWatch, Kiplinger, Yahoo Finance, and more. Steph lives just outside of Austin, Texas, and is the proud mom of three grown sons.  SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Alicia Hanf, Head of Institutional Partnerships, Ecosystem Development. LG Nova where she leads efforts to forge strategic institutional partnerships and expand a dynamic ecosystem for innovation. Prior to joining LG Nova, Alicia founded Dear Mama Ventures a platform dedicated to improving access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Dear Mama’s  industry-agnostic investment approach focused on diverse founders tackling global challenges, reflecting Alicia’s commitment to inclusive progress and systemic change. Alicia has an extensive resume in venture. She built and managed a global pipeline of 5,000+ startups and 40 partners across three continents;  led the development of corporate venture arms for two Fortune 500 companies, contributing to investment theses and overseeing $300M+ in deployed capital across 30+ deals, and played a pivotal role in raising over $50M for high-impact startups. Alicia has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and The Washington Post and is a sought-after speaker including her recent talk on Emotional Intelligence + AI Fluency at We Make Future Summit and her  TEDX Talk The Last Known Point- Veterans' Edge in Navigating the Business World. She was recently awarded the 2025 Women in Leadership Award from Fiona Ma, California’s 34th State Treasurer. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Kerry Rupp is a General Partner at True Wealth Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in women-led businesses that improve human and/or environmental health. She is a board director for True Wealth Ventures’ portfolio companies Partum Health, Rosy and RubyWell, and a board observer for Atlantic Sea Farms. She previously served as board director for BrainCheck, Flourish, reHarvest Provisions and VidaFuel.She has also taught as a nationally-certified instructor for the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program, helping university-based teams to commercialize their science and technology research. She is an active startup coach who is asked to judge at startup competitions nationwide and is a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship, innovation and early-stage investing. She has served as a mentor at Capital Factory, on the Advisory Panel of the Texas Health Catalyst program at Dell Medical School, on the Advisory Board at Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs at UT Austin, and on the Founding Steering Committee for Beam, an organization focused on making Austin the best place to be a woman entrepreneur.Previously, Kerry was CEO at DreamIt, a Top Ten US startup accelerator and early-stage venture fund, where she was directly involved with the launch of over 150 companies. During her 5-year tenure with DreamIt, she grew its programs to five cities, raised a $20M follow-on fund, and initiated the DreamIt Access (minority entrepreneur), DreamIt Athena (female entrepreneur), and DreamIt Health programs.Before DreamIt, Kerry was herself the founder of an online travel service, Holiday Golightly, which organized unique group travel excursions for women. She has also advised senior executives at Allrecipes.com, ReadersDigest, LexisNexis, Payscale, and Taleo on stategy, business development and marketing. She has held Vice President level positions at AllRecipes.com, Jobster, Classmates.com and LexisNexis. Kerry began her career as a consultant with McKinsey and Andersen Consulting (now Accenture).Kerry holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Biology from Duke University. In addition to her startup ecosystem service, she serves on the board of the Ascension Seton Foundation and on the Innovation Roundtable for the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Dell Medical School. She previously served as Board Chair for the Texas 4000 for Cancer, was a Member of the Austin Area Research Organization (AARO), and served on the Host Committee for the Austin Community Foundation’s Women’s Fund Keyholder event for several years. She is an avid adventurer that has visited over 50 countries and all 50 US states. For more details, see www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrupp or www.kerryrupp.com   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Today we welcome to the podcast Syama Bunten, transformational wealth leader, Co-Founder of the Wealth Catalyst Summit, host of the Getting Rich Together podcast, and creator of The Wealth Catalyst Substack. Through events in San Francisco, New York City, and nationwide salons, she empowers women to speak openly about money, take control of their financial futures, and bridge the money-confidence gap. With women on track to inherit over $30 trillion in wealth by 2030, Syama is catalyzing access, networks, and wealth-building education in the places where it matters most. Syama is a serial entrepreneur, an award-winning podcaster, and has been featured in NY Times, Inc., and Forbes magazines. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Annie Belanger, is the co-founder of the Abundance Collective a community that empowers women to participate in the flow of money and increase their investing acumen.Annie has lived many lives, from her tenure in the hedge fund world as a Female Founder and angel investor, to her most important role, the mother of 3 children.She previously worked in finance at Conquest Capital, a CTA hedge fund, and at the Park Hill Group, a division of Blackstone where she was overseeing the marketing of third-party managers in the alternative space. During her time at those firms, Annie realized many women lack the knowledge and familiarity to understand various financial maneuvers.Since then, Annie has adopted this simple philosophy: women should be pilots, not passengers, in their financial decisions. In that spirit, she founded the Abundance Collective to empower women to become better investors through education. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

This week we bring to you a special year-end wrap-up joint episode where I’m joined by my friend and fellow podcast host Marcia Dawood of the Angel Next Door Podcast.We had a great conversation reflecting on everything 2024 had to offer, the inspiring guests, the lessons learned, and the topics that resonated with our listeners. From game-changing conversations with leading experts, investors, founders and change-makers to surprising behind the scenes stories. We’ve pulled back the curtain on what it really takes to create and sustain a weekly podcast.2024 was a big year for Venture:F, we launched in January with a mission to help women invest in women. We’ve reached thousands of women who have told us that our bite-sized, easy to digest podcast episodes and our weekly newsletters that provide a skim of the latest financial and investing news have really educated them on building wealth, investing, and why invest in women.I hope you enjoy this episode as we look back on the year, share a few laughs, and offer a glimpse of what we have In store for 2025. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Halle Kaplan-Allen is the Director of Growth at Sydecar an innovative platform that helps you start and run your investment vehicles — so you can focus on making deals, not spreadsheets. In this conversation we talk about Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVS), how to angel invest alongside other women, how SPVS help founders add more angels to the cap table while managing the investor relations aspects, and Sydecar’s solutions for founders and fund managers. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

 Kimberly Smith is the Chief Capital Formation Officer of Andalusian Credit Partners a solutions-oriented middle market direct lending platform. In this conversation we discuss private capital versus private equity, building opportunity and access to dealflow, women in private capital and finance, and why diverse leadership is important in finance.Kimberly was previously the Chief Capital Formation Officer at Techstars, where she led the strategy and execution of fundraising, deal sourcing, and investor relations for the global network of entrepreneurs and mentors. Prior to her role at Techstars, Kimberly was a Partner and the Director of Marketing and Investor Relations at Owl Creek Investment Management, where she managed the communication and relationships with existing and prospective investors, as well as the firm's branding and marketing initiatives. She also previously held roles at Davidson Kempner Capital Management and ABN AMRO Bank. Kimberly serves as an Honorary Trustee of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School after completing a five-year term as Chair of the Board. She is also a trustee of the Bridge Golf Foundation and Group for the East End, and serves on the advisory board of MeshEd, an EdTech company based in New York. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Marisa Warren is the Founder & Managing Partner of ALIAVIA Ventures and Founder of ELEVACAO. Marisa invests in female-founded tech startups across the U.S. and Australia.Beginning her career in enterprise software sales in 2001, Marisa went on to build the Microsoft Partner Development Centre for Australia and Southeast Asia. Marisa's efforts resulted in customer acquisition targets exceeding 230% and as a result she received the Microsoft Global Best-Practice award.At SAP Australia, Marisa conceptualized and built the SAP Partner Sales Academy, a program supporting partners to source, train and deploy SAP-qualified and revenue-ready salespeople into the channel. Marisa's efforts resulted in receiving an Innovation Excellence Award for developing the SAP Sales Academy program, growing the customer base from 140 to 850 in 3 years and a 100% Sales Club Award.Marisa left big corporate in 2015 to pursue her passion for early-stage businesses. She founded ELEVACAO a global pre-accelerator for women tech founders. Fast forward to today and ELEVACAO has empowered 175 women across the U.S. and Australia, who have raised $120m+ and produced 5 Exits.In 2020, Marisa co-founded ALIAVIA Ventures, a California-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage female founders building world-changing technology companies in the United States and Australia. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Jennifer Pullen and Zain Pirani are the co-founders of Zenn Capital a strategic partner for growth companies, providing a suite of services designed to propel success in today's dynamic business landscape. Their expertise lies in private placements encompassing equity, debt, and hybrid financing solutions. They specialize in fundraising for founders and fund managers across distinct categories, where the managers have established themselves as market leaders with a proven track record of excellence.In this episode we discuss how their extensive careers in finance and as entrepreneurs lends to their ability to expertly advise founders and fund managers who are raising capital.  SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Nyakio Grieco, Co-founder of Thirteen Lune and Founder of Relevant: Your Skin Seen is a beauty entrepreneur and advocate for clean, inclusive beauty that suits all skin types, tones, and needs. As a veteran beauty founder and trusted industry voice, Nyakio has launched two successful businesses: her award- winning brand nyakioTM, based on her family’s Kenyan roots and beauty secrets that launched in 2002, and inclusive beauty e-commerce destination, Thirteen Lune, launched with cofounder Patrick Herning in 2020.In this episode we discuss Nyakio's founder journey, the mission of Thirteen Lune as a destination for inclusive beauty, community among founders, mentorship, and more.  Thirteen Lune launched as the first of its kind, e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by BIPOC founders that resonate with people of all colors. Thirteen Lune has since partnered with retailer JC Penney for inclusive beauty shop-in-shop locations in over 600 stores nationwide.Continuing her commitment to inclusive beauty, Nyakio created Relevant, a clean, science-led skincare brand that works for all skin tones and types. Working with top labs to ensure a diverse mix of chemists, Nyakio formulated each product with superfruits and actives in efficacious percentages to create products that truly perform. Most recently, the brand expanded into the cosmetics category with six color and complexion products. All products in the range are formulated with skincare benefits and serve and celebrate every skin tone, while hyper prioritizing consumers who have been underserved.Most recently, Nyakio Grieco has been honored with the CEW 2023 Female Founder Award, the Beauty Matter 2023 Future50 Award and included on the Inc. Magazine 2023 and 2024 Female Founders 200 List. She was recently recognized by Beauty Industry West as the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Dr. Nikki Lanier, CEO of Harper Slade and Founder of the RAARE Woman Collective.  As CEO and founder of Harper Slade one of the fastest-growing and most highly recognized race, inclusion, equity, & diversity advisory firms in the country, Nikki’s work focuses on helping organizations cultivate environments where black and brown talent can thrive. Nikki alsofounded the RAARE Women Collective, a global coaching program for “inclined” white women who want to become better racial equity advocates in their homes, workplaces, and communities.Nikki's commitment to advancing racial equity isn't just a career choice—it's in her DNA. Born into a family deeply rooted in the civil rights movement, Nikki's upbringing on the campus of Hampton University instilled in her a profound sense of duty to champion the rights of black communities. As a three-time Chief Human Resources Officer in both the private and public sectors and a former executive with the Federal Reserve, Nikki is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and thought leader on the future of work, race, and economics.Featured in Ebony Media, Forbes, Essence, USA Today, CNBC, PBS, Today’s Woman, Tops Magazine and countless podcasts, Nikki earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Hampton University and holds a certification in Collective Bargaining from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Laura Rippy, is a Managing Partner and Board Member at Alumni Ventures. She runs the Women's Fund, the Harvard-focused fund (The Yard Ventures), and the Dartmouth-focused fund (Green D Ventures) which she grew to be the largest fund at Alumni Ventures. Alumni Ventures is America's Largest Venture Firm for Individuals with more than 10,000 individual accredited investors investing in their funds and is considered by PitchBook to be the #1 Most Active US Venture Firm and #3 Globally with over $1.25B+ raised & more than 1,300 portfolio companies since 2014.In this episode we discuss Laura’s path to venture, including her years as a 3x CEO of a tech company and the funds she leads at Alumni Ventures. We explore the unique offering of Alumni Ventures, how they make it possible for thousands of individuals to invest in funds, and their winning investment strategy. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Jenny co-founded PEAK6 in 1997 with $1.6M in seed capital as a proprietary options trading firm and since then has grown it into a multibillion-dollar financial services and technology giant housing the next generation of products & service brands including PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, PEAK6 InsurTech, and Zogo.With a true knack for unearthing talent and opportunities, Jenny looks for underfunded and underappreciated sectors to transform into high-growth businesses. Her passion specifically lies in finding opportunities for women to succeed at every table — from the classroom, to the conference room, to the poker room, to the boardroom.This passion led her to launch Poker Power in 2020 with her daughter Juliette, a woman-led company that teaches poker to all who identify as female, and by extension, teaches women strategic thinking, capital allocation, and decision-making skills.Additionally, Jenny has created programs to help women advance their careers including the Women’s Trading Experience and Women’s Technology Experience. She currently serves on the Women and Public Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School.Jenny's remarkable success has earned her a number of accolades, including being named to Forbes’ list of America's Richest Self-Made Women, Forbes 50 over 50 and Worth’s Groundbreaking Women. She was also the recipient of the Women’s Poker Association’s Industry Innovation Recognition Award and received a Tony Award for her involvement in Memphis the Musical. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Linnea Roberts is the Founder & CEO, GingerBread Capital a venture fund launched in 2016 to build and invest in women’s entrepreneurial success and support the growing ecosystem of emerging funders who share a vision of a more equitable and inclusive landscape for female and diverse founders.Linnea, believes that women-led businesses are changing the world for the better and that they are also really smart investments that are too often overlooked and undervalued by investors.Today, GingerBread Capital has invested in more than 75 women-led startups in a variety of industries. GingerBread Capital is also a Limited Partner in more than 25 emerging venture capital funds led by women and underrepresented managers. Previously, Linnea enjoyed a 30-year career in investment banking, the latter half as a Partner in the technology sector at Goldman Sachs, where she led many a start-up from launch to IPO. She also served as Goldman’s diversity ambassador to bring more women in finance into leadership roles. Linnea has been profiled in Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Skimm, and other major media outlets. She has served as keynote speaker and featured panelist at numerous special events and conferences including The Milken Institute Global Conference, Fortune Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit, The Child Mind Institute, and Teach for America, among others.   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Nicole Valentine is FinTech Director at the Milken Institute with over a decade of financial services, international mergers and acquisitions, technology, and innovation experience. In this episode we explore The Milken Institute's leadership in convening conversations and education around fintech, how fintech impacts our everyday lives, and how AI and diverse voices lend to the growing opportunities in fintech. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

This week's episode features Allyson Eman, CEO of the Venture Atlanta Conference, connecting founders and funders through one of the nation’s largest venture capital conferences and communities. 17 years ago the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Technology Association of Georgia, the Atlanta CEO Council came together to launch Venture Atlanta. This is the story of the growth the Venture Atlanta Summit and the venture ecosystem in Atlanta. The conference has helped emerging technology companies raise over $7.7B to facilitate growth to date and $17 billion in successful exits including Kabbage, Cloud Sherpas, Roadie, ParkMobile, and SalesLoft. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Sylvia Kwan, CFA, CAIA, is the Chief Investment Officer for Ellevest, the experts in building and managing women’s wealth. In this episode we discuss Ellevest and the groundbreaking work they have been doing for over a decade to help thousands of women grow their wealth.A few key takeaways🔸 The data shows that women are underinvested compared to men - which is one of the many reason Ellevest focuses on women.🔸 Women are not set up for success unless they investing - this is what we call the gender investing gap.🔸 The financial industry was built by men for men by default. There was a study that surveyed a number of asset managers and asked who they built products for and 86% said men.🔸 Investing is often a means to achieve a specific goal (pay for college, retirement, buy a home etc)🔸 Ellevest is an RIA - they help women build and manage wealth. They offer financial planning and wealth management in addition to investing. They also have a divorce package and planning for inheritance package.🔸 What is different about Ellevest’s portfolios is their goals based approach.🔸 The concept of investing can feel overwhelming and intimidating but Ellevest has built a platform that makes it approachable.  SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

In this episode we discuss how she figured out how to launch not one but multiple businesses and teach others along the way. Why she joined the Stella Foundation and how she is continuing to help thousands of women launch and scale businesses through Stella and the Women’s Venture Summit. 🔸 Being an Entrepreneur is an ideal solution for military spouses who need to create income🔸 Building an online business allows you to take your business with you wherever you go🔸 Flossie’s experience building multiple businesses led her to her teaching others how to become an entrepreneur🔸 Stella Foundation is a leading resource helping women entrepreneurs get started with their businesses and raise capital🔸 Women Venture Summit is the annual two-day event that the Stella Foundation hosts for founders and investors🔸 Stella Foundation’s core mission is to help  more women founders raise capital🔸 You don’t have to go it alone - there are resources out there to help you on your way SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

  Here are some key takeaways: 🔸 Back in 2015 Jill wrote a business plan about the great wealth transfer and pitched numerous banks about hiring her to launch a division specifically focused on women’s wealth - it took a few years - but UBS took note 🔸Only 15% of financial advisors are women - its a great career with flexibility - more women should look into it as a career path 🔸 Planning for exit is crucial. For most founders who exit well, this is transformational wealth. You earned it.  Protect it. 🔸 Jill has observed that when money is in the hands of women they do different things with it, they have different priorities than men 🔸 Women live longer than men, on average, five years, and wives on average, outlive their husbands 15 years due to the divorce rate. 🔸 Nine out of ten women are going to be solely responsible for managing their own wealth at some point in their life which is why it’s important for women to have a working knowledge of their finances and to invest 🔸 61% of women retire earlier than they plan 🔸 Women drive 85% of consumer purchasing decisions and make up 52% of the population 🔸  There are 3 buckets when it comes to planning - liquidity (working capital), lifetime, and legacy SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Shivani Siroya, is the founder and CEO of Tala, the first financial platform for the Global Majority. In this week’s episode we discuss Shivani’s founder journey, how she raised nearly half a billion dollars in investments and debt, how she created a much-lauded corporate culture that spans multiple contents, and why she’s focused on creating credit solutions for the global majority.Some takeaways:🔸 The global majority represents 52% of the world  population (4B people) and represents an economic opportunity of at least $10 trillion - $20 trillion🔸 Financial infrastructure is not easily accessible for the global majority🔸 Tala is solving for this by gathering user experience data, loan use data and creates a proprietary credit score that empowers them to gain credit🔸 1.8B Android devices in these communities🔸 2/3 of Tala’s clients had no access to credit prior to the app / service🔸 Tala is looking into adding more financial products for existing client base🔸 When fundraising for a start-up its all about how many swings you take🔸 You never know which of your investors will be just as passionate about your business as you are🔸 Sometimes its not about you - its about timing and the market🔸 In preparing for later stage fundraising rounds, start talking with institutional investors long before you think you need themShivani Siroya, the founder and CEO of Tala, the first financial platform for the Global Majority. Through Tala’s money app - customers across the globe can instantly access credit, deposit, and payment services. Over 9 million customers across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Tala has raised nearly half a billion dollars in investments and debt, backed by visionary investors including IVP, Revolution Growth, Lowercase Capital, and PayPal Ventures. The company has been named to the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, and Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running. Prior to founding Tala, Shivani worked as an analyst with UNFPA, holding thousands of interviews to understand the financial capacity of microcredit users in South Asia and Sub Saharan Africa. She has also held a variety of positions in global health and investment banking, including with Health Net, Citigroup, and UBS. Shivani is an Aspen Institute Finance Leader Fellow, a WEF Young Global Leader, Senior TED Fellow, and Ashoka Fellow. She holds a M.P.H from Columbia University and a B.A. from Wesleyan University. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

SEE ALL PODCAST EPISODES AT VENTUREF.COMLiz’s story is one of grit, determination, and inspiration for women entrepreneurs. Like she says “dream big and (you will) win.”Some key takeaways from today’s conversation🔸 Entrepreneurialism requires grit🔸 It’s important to set goals and have objectives to work against🔸 Quality service leads to repeat business and referrals🔸 Customer service is everything - know your customers🔸 Show up when others won’t and do what others don’t🔸 You do not need to invent something entirely new to be wildly successful you just need to do it differently and better🔸 When you are going into business with a partner you must have a Shareholders Agreement🔸 Make sure you own the majority of your company so that you are the decision maker in your company SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Sara Happ, founder and CEO of Sara Happ Inc invented the first-ever Lip Scrub in her kitchen in 2005. She launched her company as a side hustle with $10,000 in savings and thanks to an incredible product and market demand built a highly successful business over the past 18 years. Learn about bootstrapping a business, why you need founder friends, and when to take capital in this conversation. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Tracy Killoren Chadwell is the Founding Partner of 1843 Capital, a venture capital fund focused on early stage technology companies. In this episode we talk about her path to venture, launching a fund, her focus on investing in the AgeTech & Longevity revolution, diverse investing, and some of her biggest portfolio investments and exits. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Today we welcome to the podcast Vidhi Data and Shalini Sardana, Co-founders and Co-CEO’s of She Raises Capital, an AI powered global funding platform for female founders with education, community and capital connections to help them stay the course to build successful businesses. We explore Vidhi and Shalini's path to partnership, and the problem they are solving for female founders and for investors through their innovative platform and community. Together they have over 40+ years of combined experience in building tech products, design and investing. They both were running companies (before joining hands) in areas of leadership and entrepreneurship for women. Shalini was running boot camps for female entrepreneurs while actively angel investing. Vidhi had a women’s leadership consulting practice to see more women in leadership roles in corporate America. They have a combined portfolio of 9 early stage investments (in women led companies) that are thriving, many of which have successfully closed Series A rounds from their initial investment at pre-seed/angel. Vidhi has over 20 years of experience building products, leading digital transformation for corporate America with large clients like Gust, ADP and Plated. Shalini is a designer with board experience spanning 25+ years, teaching & using Design Thinking along with experience in angel investing. Both shared a deep passion for supporting women and met as volunteers for a non-profit. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

On this week's episode we speak with Mara Smith former M&A attorney turned spirits entrepreneur and founder of Inspiro Tequila. Mara has built a very thoughtful company, recruiting a woman master distiller, getting WBENC certified, and launching her Purple Bicycle pay-it-forward program. She even sources Rose wine barrels from the South of France to age her tequila in.  Be sure to tune in as we delve into all of this and more! Mara Smith is Founder & CEO of Inspiro Tequila. Mara started drinking tequila when she was looking for a clean, gluten-free spirit that fit into her active lifestyle. She searched for a tequila brand that was additive-free with a look, taste and aroma that appealed to her as the consumer. That perfect tequila did not exist, so she decided to create one. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Laurel Mintz gets candid about the challenges of raising a venture fund as an emerging fund manager and why it's so important that more women invest in venture. We also delve into Fabric VC's investment thesis and talk about some of Laurel's portfolio companies. Laurel Mintz is the Founder of Fabric VC, a venture fund backing underrepresented founders at the earliest stage with a focus on Web 3.0 CPG in key areas. She is also the founder of Elevate My Brand an award-winning agency that serves both startups and blue chip global brands like Facebook, Verizon Digital Media Group, PAW Patrol and Zendesk. Laurel's favorite saying is FIOGID. Figure it out, get it done. And that's exactly what's brought the agency top talent and accolades since 2009. Laurel has a J.D/M.B.A from Rutgers University and sits on the Board of Directors for the Network for Teaching Leadership, the Women Founders Network, and the UCLA Restaurant Conference and is a mentor for The Women's Global Leaders Initiative. Laurel writes a weekly Inc. Magazine column appropriately entitled "On Brand". Her published work can be found in Entrepreneur, USA Today, The American Marketing Association and C-Suite Quarterly Magazine. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Michelle Jacobs and Sally Mueller became entrepreneurs, launching Womaness, when midlife and menopause presented them with a challenge, the need for better solutions for women experiencing hormonal changes. Co-Founder and COO at Womaness, Michelle Jacobs is a strategic development leader with a sweet spot in brand building, leading sales (e-commerce and traditional), branding, partnerships, licensing, logistics, inventory planning and financial management. She’s worked across multiple categories from home to health, décor to baby, for both start-ups and established brands. Michelle began her career in licensing then spent a few years at a digital media agency, leading client relationships for Polo, Ralph Lauren and Lancôme. After earning her business degree, Michelle marketed billion-dollar brands like Centrum and Advil to every store from the corner bodega to Costco. Michelle then spent a decade with Time Inc., launching and developing the licensing and retail business for Real Simple, Cooking Light and InStyle magazines with mass retail partners including Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, BJs Wholesale Club and Crate & Barrel. Michelle was recruited to QVC/HSN to manage the retail rollout for The Joy Mangano brand (yes, that Joy Mangano— aka inventor of the Miracle Mop and Huggable Hangers). Many years and many brands later, with Michelle now in her late 40s, the entrepreneurial urge hit, and she knew it was time to establish a business of her own. She co-founded Womaness, a brand that is changing the conversation around menopause through innovative products that offer solutions from head to toe (and everything in-between). Womaness provides trusted advice on symptoms from hot flashes to sleep issues to fine lines, and support from an inspired community of women who exude Menopositivity — a dynamic, joyful outlook that embraces who we are today. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Welcome to our 20th episode! For this episode we invited Jesse Draper the first solo fund manager in LA, now on fund III. Jesse is a fierce advocate for investing in women and is currently focused on the future of care. Tune in to learn more! Listen on Apple, Goodpods, iHeart Radio or on our website. LINK IN BIO Jesse Draper is a mother of 3 boys and founding partner of Halogen Ventures focused on early stage investing in consumer technology companies led by female and co-ed teams. Draper, the first solo female GP in Los Angeles is also a 4th generation venture capitalist, the creator and host of Emmy nominated television series, The Valley Girl Show, and host of the MOMumental Podcast. She is a fierce advocate for investing in women and the opportunity for using technology and innovation to solve some of the biggest issues facing women and families today. Among her 75+ portfolio companies, are the Skimm, Babylist, ThirdLove, HopSkipDrive, The Flex Company, Squad (acquired by Twitter), Eloquii (sold to Walmart) and This is L (sold to P&G). Selected as one of the top 10 early stage female investors by Business Insider, Draper was also listed by Marie Claire magazine as one of the ‘50 Most Connected Women in America’, nominated by the NRF as a DealMakeHers, Variety’s Holly’s New Leaders, and Refinery29 30 Rising Stars.” Draper has been a contributor to Marie Claire, Forbes, and is a regular investor and tech personality showcased on Cheddar, CNBC, CNN. Following Jesse’s viral Medium piece, Investing in Women Isn’t a Fucking Charity, she’s become a leading voice of women in technology. Draper is also a Kauffman Fellow. She proudly sits on the board of directors of Trust & Will, Preemadonna (creator of the Nailbot) and the non-profit board Bizworld and Project Glimmer. Draper supports the Parkinson’s Institute and is very involved with growing UCLA’s female entrepreneurship community. She and her team also created the ‘Halogen Fellowship in Venture Capital’ to increase diversity and inclusion in the industry. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Annie Evans, Founder of Dream Ventures and Kelley Arena, Founder of Golden Hour Ventures are a groundbreaking duo who co-lead a fundraise accelerator for early stage female founders raising their 1st round of capital. More than 250 women have graduated since launching January 2022 and gone on to raise over $15M. Annie and Kelley have also built an angel community of more than 500 investors (CSuite execs, content creators, founders, strategic experts & operators) who participate in investments via their angel syndicates. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

In this episode Jessie Gabriel discusses the unique needs of female fund managers and how to support them. Jessie Gabriel is the Founder & CEO of All Places, a bespoke law firm with big law firm expertise seeking to create a more equitable world by actively helping women from all backgrounds and industries grow their business without limits. Jessie is a champion for women, and a prominent voice on the role of capital ownership and control in achieving gender equity. As a lawyer, she has worked at some of the country’s most prestigious firms, including Cravath, Swaine & Moore and BakerHostetler, where she was the youngest woman to lead her own team and launched the firm’s Investment Funds practice. Her clients have ranged from Fortune 10 companies to trailblazing pre-seed startups, and have included numerous women-founded private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. In 2020, she stepped down as an equity partner to launch All Places. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

This week we're talking about impact investing in new media ventures that are helping build democracy and equality in the US with Carlissia Graham, President of New Media Ventures (NMV). @newmediaventures is a mission-driven venture fund and investor network funding early-stage media and tech companies to advance democracy. NMV has seeded innovative media disruptors like Blavity, Prism, Represent Justice, CrowdTangle, The Juggernaut, and 140 other mission-driven entities that are working to shift the structures of power in the US to benefit more people; many of which are now widely recognized pillars of the social change community. Carlissia is an impact investor, startup mentor, and serial entrepreneur working at the intersections of culture, advocacy & technology. She’s especially interested in getting capital to people who are reimagining and building a future marked by a thriving democracy, representational governance, responsible tech, and equal opportunities for underinvested communities. As a 5th generation journalist, Carlissia is committed to expanding the media ecosystem by reshaping the future of local news and creating pathways for underrepresented voices to have a greater institutional footprint. She believes that media and culture are some of the most powerful tools for accountability and mobilization in our democracy. Before impact investing, Carlissia spent ten years shaping the policy and governance of American institutions that are shifting society at scale - from the Obama White House to the U.S. Senate to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and even the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Catherine Gray is a producer, author, TEDx speaker, podcast host. She is the producer of Show Her the Money, a film that addresses how women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is. She is the founder of She Angel Investors and co-founder of the non profit She Angels Foundation. She Angel Investors is a multimedia platform designed to connect women business owners to funding, and to encourage women to become angel investors. She also hosts and produces the popular podcast series Invest in Her, focused on ways to accelerate the funding of women, and provide resources and inspiration to listeners. The show features both female founders and funders and is distributed on Apple, Spotify, IHeart Radio and wherever you listen to podcasts. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

In this episode we discuss the why and how of angel investing and how you can do good while doing well with your investing strategy. Marcia Dawood is a partner at MINDSHIFT Capital, a venture fund focused on investing in companies with scalable technology in the U.S., Europe, and Middle East. MINDSHIFT invests with a gender lens, ensuring diversity of thought while narrowing the funding gap for female-led ventures. Marcia is also an advisor to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Small Business Capital Formation Committee; she is a member of Golden Seeds, one of the largest angel groups in the US; and is Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), the global professional society for angel investors. She is a founding member and current chair of the ACA’s Growing Women’s Capital Group, which is building syndication and collaboration among US investment groups focused on women-led companies. Previously, Marcia was the COO of Portfolia as well as a managing partner at BlueTree Capital Group, where she was responsible for investment strategy, diligence research, and member education. Additionally, Marcia is a TEDx speaker, co-producer of Show Her the Money, the film about investing in women that is currently on a 50-city tour, and the host of The Angel Next Door Podcast. Marcia walks the talk and holds investments in over 50 early-stage companies and funds. She is committed to expanding support for diverse companies that overcome the world’s biggest problems and accelerate positive change. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Jaclyn Johnson is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, known for producing some of the most iconic women's events and programs through her platform Create & Cultivate. She is putting her own personal experience to work helping founders from launch to legacy and creating a runway for angel investors to fly. Jaclyn Johnson is the powerhouse founder behind Create & Cultivate. A serial entrepreneur with multiple multi-million dollar exits under her belt, Johnson has dedicated her career to empowering underrepresented founders with the tools they need to build big businesses. From Create & Cultivate to her latest company, Cherub, a marketplace connecting angel investors to entrepreneurs, she has made a career of building and scaling businesses that make a difference and has become one of the most well-known and respected female entrepreneurs in the process. She is also an angel investor, best-selling author, and the host of the top-rated podcast Work Party. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

In this episode we discuss Lara O’Connor Hodgson's founder journey and how her company NOW has solved the cash flow challenge for small business owners nationwide. Lara is the President & CEO of NOW, a fin-tech company she founded with her business partner and co-author of “Level Up" Stacey Abrams. Prior to Now, Lara co-founded Nourish (the manufacturing company), and Insomnia, LLC, a firm specializing in investment, development, and management of complex and innovative “world-changing” projects. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Tracy L. Prigmore is an award-winning executive and the Founder of TLTsolutions, a real estate investment and development firm providing unparalleled access and insight to alternative investments. Tracy’s mission is to empower people to build generational wealth, and through TLTsolutions she creates opportunities for individuals, families and entities to obtain passive income by investing in residential, multifamily and hotel projects. As the sponsor for real estate investments, Tracy works with property management to maximize the value of each asset. She has a sterling record of bringing real estate ventures to life and maximizing their financial performance through sound asset management, as well as disciplined investment and renovation strategies. Currently, TLTsolutions has a multi-million-dollar portfolio of real estate assets under management in four states. Tracy recently led the acquisition of a luxury inn and winery on a 40-acre vineyard estate in California, and is currently constructing a 90 room Tru by Hilton. As the recipient of the 2024 Pioneer Award from the ISHC (International Society of Hospitality Consultants), recognized by International Hospitality Institute (IHI) in 2022 as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Global Hospitality; designation Person of the Year by LODGING in 202 and one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Global Hospitality, Tracy has received wide acclaim for her leadership in the hotel industry and her dedication to elevating women in the space. She created She Has a Deal, an EdTech platform, real estate investment accelerator and ecosystem that creates new pathways to commercial real estate ownership and development for women and BIPOC. She Has a Deal’s renowned Hotel Investment Pitch Competition, SHaDPitch, is creating a pipeline of women owners and developers by preparing them to become sponsors and lead hotel investment projects. TLTsolutions recently established SHaD Prosperity Fund I and is raising capital to fund the women led projects originating from the pitch competition and the She Has a Deal platform. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Dr. Ruth Shaber is a changemaker and innovator, moving from a robust career as an OBGYN and senior executive at Kaiser Permanente to empowering women across finance and healthcare. Currently, she is the founder and president of Tara Health Foundation, a philanthropic investment group that uses evidence-informed programs to promote women's well-being and opportunities. She is also the co-founder and board chair of Rhia Ventures, a collective of foundations and investors committed to bringing new types of capital to the reproductive health field. Her recently published book, The XX Edge: Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk, serves as the basis for her new initiative - The Diverse Investing Collective - which aims to increase the assets managed by gender-diverse and racially-diverse teams to 33 percent by 2033. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

In this episode we discuss angel investing strategies and why angel investing should be fun and easy with Cheryl Kellond, a concept-to-launch product expert - turned founder - turned angel investor. As a product builder, she’s delivered nearly $1B in V1 products to market. As a founder, she’s raised $20M in VC for her own companies and worked 1:1 with 200 other early-stage entrepreneurs. As a funder, she’s a loud and proud baby-check writer who has invested in nearly 50 startups using the funds in her IRA. Now, she is bringing all of these experiences together and Taylor-Swifting the angel economy with her latest venture, Play Money. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER   Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta  @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast   DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.

Cassandra Cummings, is the author of Fearless Finances: A Timeless Guide to Building Wealth, and founder of The Stocks & Stilettos Society, an online community of more than 100,000 women investors.  She is a Registered Investment Advisor, a Real Estate and Angel Investor and has provided investment, retirement and wealth-building strategies to women across the country for more than 20 years. As a highly-sought after speaker, she has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Marie Claire, Black Enterprise, Essence and AfroTech.  SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.