How Women Invest is a platform dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs and investors through education, community building, and investment opportunities. It focuses on leveraging AI and data-driven insights to support diverse entrepreneurs and close the gender gap in venture capital.

How Women Invest

How Women Invest is an early stage venture firm, and sister entity to How Women Lead, a professional network of over 14,000 women. We see that female founders are a force to be reckoned with and are part of an untapped venture capital landscape. We will invest in U.S. based, female-led and female-majority owned companies in most industry sectors. With 40% of companies founded by women, generating 26% greater returns, and yet only 2% of venture backing, How Women Invest focuses at the intersection of this opportunity to create ecosystem change. To learn more about the firm: www.howwomeninvest.com and info@howwomeninvest.com.

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Are you concerned about climate change and the impact of your business? 🌎 As a business leader, are you looking for ways to operate more sustainably?

Climate change is at the top of many people’s minds as we experience more and more of its effects each year.

Finding ways to reduce your carbon emissions and even achieve carbon neutrality is easier than ever as technologies advance and we create smarter systems to achieve our business goals without using as many natural resources. 

Cathleen Turner, the founder of CZero is here this week to talk about the steps you can take as a business owner or executive to reduce your businesses carbon footprint. This week’s episode 109 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about achieving carbon neutrality! 

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Why should climate investors apply a gender lens? Heading for Change reveals the untapped potential of investing in women to boost climate solutions and achieve gender equality. With insights into due diligence questions that blend climate and gender perspectives, they're setting new standards.

What are your thoughts on the importance of gender considerations in climate investments?
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🎧 Achieving Carbon Neutrality for Your Business with Cathleen Turner, Founder of CZero

Cathleen Turner and Julie uncover:

• The importance of taking steps toward carbon neutrality now, no matter the size of your business.

• The four steps to addressing your company’s carbon emissions.

• How CZero reduces carbon impact by utilizing empty commercial vehicles for cargo sharing.

• Taking care of yourself to keep yourself healthy and able to achieve great things.

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From selling her engagement ring to securing over $25 million in funding, Denise Woodard’s story is one of extraordinary determination and success.

“Persistence and patience are key,” says Denise, proving that unwavering commitment can turn dreams into reality, even when facing a funding gap as a Black woman founder. Her biggest piece of advice?

“Use your difference as your biggest source of advantage. Find the investors, customers and individuals who are aligned with your vision and mission and believe in your capabilities as a founder. Surround yourself with a community who will help you unlock the potential of your business.”
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Investing in Women Pays Off: Did you know that small businesses, led overwhelmingly by women, are behind two-thirds of net new jobs? With over 12 million businesses employing 10 million workers, women are not just participating in the economy; they're leading it. 

With the right research, advising, and mobilization, we can propel women-run startups and VC firms into the spotlight they deserve. Higher education has a pivotal role in this movement. Let's make it happen. Dive more into this insights by reading Julie Castro Abrams' article here: https://lnkd.in/gHnCiQMg

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