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EXCLUSIVE: "F is For Diversity…" - Nina Wöss, Fund F by Female Founders in 'The Fintech Magazine' Most VC investors aren’t putting their money where their mouths are when it comes to backing diversity. For the co-founders of Fund F, it’s core to who they are. "At Fund F, we consider how diverse a company is at every layer of the business, beyond the founding team. This includes their board, employees, and investors on their CAP table. That’s how Fund F will achieve our long-term impact over the next 10 to 20 years. Like any investor, we hope to see exits from successful companies, but we want to create a legacy of future unicorns where not only the founders, but their employees, create personal wealth on exit that can be reinvested into teams that reflect them, and companies that can have a positive impact in turn." https://lnkd.in/eWgBjfSc #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

This is how we make the fintech start-up ecosystem better for ALL. These three podcasts discuss inclusive policies, covering access to capital, opportunity creation, collaboration, representation, and the significance of inviting people into the system for the first time. To learn more, hear from Erlend Nitter-Hauge, Head of Fintech Partnerships in DNB. He highlights how DNB attract female founders to the startup ecosystem. Nina Mohanty, the Co-Founder and CEO of Bloom Money emphasizing the importance of immigrants in driving societal progress. She talks of financial literacy, advocacy, and the role of flexible work arrangements in retaining underrepresented groups. Amber Skinner-Jozefson, MBA, CEO of e.pop AI shares her insights on mentoring, diverse entrepreneurship, and the collective responsibility to drive meaningful change. Inclusion includes us all. FinTech's DEI Discussions have become a library of learning with lessons from across the industry that allow us all to build better careers in better workplaces. Let's listen  Let's learn Let's walk the talk #startups #fintech #investinpeople #includeall #walkthetalk

Insights: What can we learn from female founders thriving in Europe's climate fintech space?: While the broader fintech sector typically gives female-led companies just 3.4% of VC funding, climate fintech tells a different story. #finpeform #fintech

This time last year, Tori Dunlap shared a quote that stuck with me: “You can’t have equality for any marginalized group until there’s financial equality.” It hit me deeply, and it perfectly sums up my journey in the fintech space. Here’s the honest truth: I wouldn’t be where I am today without fintech. ✨ During the pandemic in 2021, I followed Tori's expert advice and opened a high-yield savings account through SoFi. This small step became the foundation for something bigger: my emergency fund. ✨ By December 2023, that saved money became the launchpad for my media company, Fintech Is Femme, which allowed me to pursue my entrepreneurial (and author) dreams full-time. ✨ This is the power of fintech fueling female entrepreneurship. I’ve lived it—and I am incredibly passionate about it. As women in fintech, we’re not just creating products but creating opportunities. We have the unique privilege and responsibility to enable other women to access the financial services they deserve. Because money, indeed, means options. As Tori shared, When you have money, you don’t have to stay in situations that don’t honor you, respect you, or make you feel safe. You have the freedom to choose. That’s the feeling we want every woman on this planet to feel. Here’s what we need to do, per Tori's incredible advice: 1. Be proud of the businesses we’re building. 2. Unabashedly pursue wealth and success. 3. Understand that money is morally neutral—it’s what you do with it that matters. 4. Celebrate our achievements and show up unapologetically. 5. Embrace the idea that “done is better than perfect.” 6. Start, adapt, and keep moving forward—perfection is an illusion. 7. Assert our needs and stop waiting for permission. 2025 is our year to make noise. To be unapologetic. To claim our space in fintech and beyond. 💪🏽💡 The full Humans of Fintech podcast episode with Tori is linked in the comments. #FintechIsFemme #WomenInFintech #FemaleEntrepreneurs

In a sector where female-led startups received only about 2% of all venture capital funds in 2023, it's time to celebrate the women who are reshaping the fintech landscape. 📈 American Banker's inaugural Most Influential Women in Fintech honors these trailblazers across various roles. 🌟 🌍 Meet the Change Makers: - Amanda Abrams, CEO at Cohen Circle: Leading the launch of Radiate Capital, focusing on financial services in underserved areas. - Michele Alt, Partner at Klaros Group: Navigating the complex regulatory fintech landscape with 32 years of expertise. - Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO at AIR - Alliance for Innovative Regulation: Advocating for tech-enhanced financial regulation. - Sarah Biller, Co-founder of Fintech Sandbox: Expanding financial access globally through innovation. - Nadine Chakar, CEO of Securrency Capital: Pioneering blockchain and compliance-aware tokenization. - Jenny Cheng, General Manager of Google Wallet: Leading the charge in mobile payment innovation. - Anna Mongayt Counselman, Co-founder of Upstart: Democratizing credit access through AI lending. - Maria Gotsch, President at Partnership Fund for NYC: Catalyzing fintech growth and innovation in NYC. - Gabriella Kusz, CEO of Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association: Forging a path in crypto industry self-regulation. - Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures: A powerhouse in fintech diversity and inclusion advocacy. And more exceptional leaders in the article below: https://lnkd.in/gG36FrTp 💡 Why This Matters? These women are breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Their work is not just about innovation; it's about creating inclusive financial solutions. They are role models, showing that leadership and success in fintech are achievable for women. 📢 Join us in celebrating these outstanding leaders! #WomenInFintech #FintechInnovation #Leadership #Diversity #Fintech

Harmony INC. is happy to announce masterclass on ‘CSR: Importance of Capacity Building for Nonprofits’. This masterclass is an attempt to bridge the gap between CSR partners & nonprofits, to help them achieve shared goals. If you are representing, 1. Organization, and looking to understand how to look at CSR collaborations?  2. Nonprofit, struggling on how to connect with right corporate to take forward your impact program? 3. Both, and want to understand importance of KPIs and measurable targets that are important for impact on ground? 4. how CSR law has changed and looking at outcome driven impact? & many other such questions. Please register at https://lnkd.in/gb_CtDid Fintech Yatra (07th edition) starting soon, If you are building fintech (upto Series A) and looking for product/market view, market connects and venture money. Please fill form at yatra.connexdoor.com & (to become a partner), if you are from 1. BFSI/NBFC’s - looking for fintech’s to build distributions, Ops efficiency, underwriting capabilities and 100+ such things that innovation can enable, + looking to invest/ acquire, 2. VCs/FOs - looking to invest into early stage fintech’s, & want to learn around what’s happening at early stage? 3. Fintechs, looking to work with other fintechs and explore unknow-unknown trajectory, Feel free to DM for partnerships to Ishan Shah (BFSI's and Fintechs) and Sagrika Shah (Investors). #fintechyatra #fintech #csrmasterclass

In a sector where female-led startups received only about 2% of all venture capital funds in 2023, it's time to celebrate the women who are reshaping the fintech landscape. 📈 American Banker's inaugural Most Influential Women in Fintech honors these trailblazers across various roles. 🌟 🌍 Meet the Change Makers: - Amanda Abrams, CEO at Cohen Circle: Leading the launch of Radiate Capital, focusing on financial services in underserved areas. - Michele Alt, Partner at Klaros Group: Navigating the complex regulatory fintech landscape with 32 years of expertise. - Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO at AIR - Alliance for Innovative Regulation: Advocating for tech-enhanced financial regulation. - Sarah Biller, Co-founder of Fintech Sandbox: Expanding financial access globally through innovation. - Nadine Chakar, CEO of Securrency Capital: Pioneering blockchain and compliance-aware tokenization. - Jenny Cheng, General Manager of Google Wallet: Leading the charge in mobile payment innovation. - Anna Mongayt Counselman, Co-founder of Upstart: Democratizing credit access through AI lending. - Maria Gotsch, President at Partnership Fund for NYC: Catalyzing fintech growth and innovation in NYC. - Gabriella Kusz, CEO of Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association: Forging a path in crypto industry self-regulation. - Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures: A powerhouse in fintech diversity and inclusion advocacy. And more exceptional leaders in the article below: https://lnkd.in/gG36FrTp 💡 Why This Matters? These women are breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Their work is not just about innovation; it's about creating inclusive financial solutions. They are role models, showing that leadership and success in fintech are achievable for women. 📢 Join us in celebrating these outstanding leaders! #WomenLeaders #Innovation #Leadership #Fintech

In a sector where female-led startups received only about 2% of all venture capital funds in 2023, it's time to celebrate the women who are reshaping the fintech landscape. 📈 American Banker's inaugural Most Influential Women in Fintech honors these trailblazers across various roles. 🌟 🌍 Meet the Change Makers: - Amanda Abrams, CEO at Cohen Circle: Leading the launch of Radiate Capital, focusing on financial services in underserved areas. - Michele Alt, Partner at Klaros Group: Navigating the complex regulatory fintech landscape with 32 years of expertise. - Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO at AIR - Alliance for Innovative Regulation: Advocating for tech-enhanced financial regulation. - Sarah Biller, Co-founder of Fintech Sandbox: Expanding financial access globally through innovation. - Nadine Chakar, CEO of Securrency Capital: Pioneering blockchain and compliance-aware tokenization. - Jenny Cheng, General Manager of Google Wallet: Leading the charge in mobile payment innovation. - Anna Mongayt Counselman, Co-founder of Upstart: Democratizing credit access through AI lending. - Maria Gotsch, President at Partnership Fund for NYC: Catalyzing fintech growth and innovation in NYC. - Gabriella Kusz, CEO of Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association: Forging a path in crypto industry self-regulation. - Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures: A powerhouse in fintech diversity and inclusion advocacy. And more exceptional leaders in the article below: https://lnkd.in/gG36FrTp 💡 Why This Matters? These women are breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Their work is not just about innovation; it's about creating inclusive financial solutions. They are role models, showing that leadership and success in fintech are achievable for women. 📢 Join us in celebrating these outstanding leaders! #WomenLeaders #Innovation #Leadership #Fintech

In a sector where female-led startups received only about 2% of all venture capital funds in 2023, it's time to celebrate the women who are reshaping the fintech landscape. 📈 American Banker's inaugural Most Influential Women in Fintech honors these trailblazers across various roles. 🌟 🌍 Meet the Change Makers: - Amanda Abrams, CEO at Cohen Circle: Leading the launch of Radiate Capital, focusing on financial services in underserved areas. - Michele Alt, Partner at Klaros Group: Navigating the complex regulatory fintech landscape with 32 years of expertise. - Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO at AIR - Alliance for Innovative Regulation: Advocating for tech-enhanced financial regulation. - Sarah Biller, Co-founder of Fintech Sandbox: Expanding financial access globally through innovation. - Nadine Chakar, CEO of Securrency Capital: Pioneering blockchain and compliance-aware tokenization. - Jenny Cheng, General Manager of Google Wallet: Leading the charge in mobile payment innovation. - Anna Mongayt Counselman, Co-founder of Upstart: Democratizing credit access through AI lending. - Maria Gotsch, President at Partnership Fund for NYC: Catalyzing fintech growth and innovation in NYC. - Gabriella Kusz, CEO of Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association: Forging a path in crypto industry self-regulation. - Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures: A powerhouse in fintech diversity and inclusion advocacy. And more exceptional leaders in the article below: https://lnkd.in/gG36FrTp These women are breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Their work is not just about innovation; it's about creating inclusive financial solutions. 📢 Join us in celebrating these outstanding leaders! #WomenLeaders #Innovation #Fintech #Finance

The New York fintech scene is no stranger to innovation and growth 💸💸 Some might say, a crucial player even! Especially if we take into account the $24.2 billion in fintech investments that were made in 2023 alone 🤑 (this represents 47% of the worldwide total!) 💜 Our favourite part? Women are increasingly taking centre stage, driving innovation and reshaping this industry’s trajectory. Allow us to introduce 4 inspiring #FintechFounders: – Laura Spiekerman, Co-Founder at Alloy – Alice Nawfal, Co-Founder & COO at Notabene – Danielle Cohen-Shohet, CEO & Founder at GlossGenius Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dFicU33j #FinTech #WomeninTech #MeetFounders #NewYork