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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises.
Today, we have a very special guest for you!  My friend, Carmen Palafox of 2045 Ventures.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
MEET CARMEN PALAFOX, A VC TRAILBLAZER: Discover Carmen's remarkable journey in finance and venture capital and what led her to founding Mila Capital and 2045 Ventures.BOOKS THAT INSPIRE TRANSFORMATION: Learn about the books that have profoundly influenced Carmen's journey and how "Led by Faith" (by Immaculee Ilibagiza) and "Embrace the Power of You" (by Tricia Montalvo Timm) can inspire your own transformation.FOLLOW CARMEN'S PATH TO VENTURE CAPITAL: Explore the journey of Carmen from public equity to VC, and how she's driving change with Mila Capital and 2045 Ventures.INSIDE THE MIND OF A VENTURE INVESTOR: Understand what investors like Carmen look for in startups, from market potential to innovative technology and talented teams.HOW TO IMPRESS EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS: Get actionable tips from Carmen and Coco on how early-stage founders can attract investment by showcasing market opportunity and customer traction.EXPLORE FEMALE-LED TECH COMPANIES: Discover how female-led firms like Mimoto and Chantico Technologies are breaking new ground in cybersecurity and financial services.EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH NETWORKING: Join the conversation on the power of networking, women's empowerment, and the exciting events Coco and Carmen have in store.CARMEN'S INSIGHTFUL INVESTMENT CRITERIA: Gain valuable insights into Carmen’s criteria for investing in startups, including superior technology and the strength of founding teams.WOMEN FOUNDERS IN CYBERSECURITY AND FINANCE: Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women founders like Chris Bondi and Gina Sanchez in tech and finance.
GET IN TOUCH LINKS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenpalafox/ PITCH 2045 VENTURES: https://www.2045vc.com/ 
Learn more about A Force for Good and our mission to empower women-led business: www.aforceforgood.biz
Subscribe to our podcasts #WomenGetFunded and The Business Acceleration Retreat

Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers and achieve exponential growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises.
Today, we have a very special guest for you!
Naseem Sayani is Co-Founder and General Partner at Emmeline Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital fund based in Los Angeles investing across women’s health, financial services, and climate with a laser focus on tech & innovation that is helping women live & thrive.
Episode Highlights:
DISCOVER A FAVORITE READ: Uncover how The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni influenced Naseem Sayani's journey in the venture capital world.TRACE AN INSPIRING JOURNEY: Follow Naseem Sayani's career from digital strategy consulting to co-founding a venture capital firm.UNDERSTAND DIVERSITY CHALLENGES: Learn about the hurdles Naseem faced in the VC industry and her mission to support female founders.DIVE INTO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES: Gain insights into how Emmeline Ventures identifies sectors that significantly impact women's lives.EXPLORE TECH FOR MENTAL HEALTH: Discover why technology and inclusive content are crucial for women's mental health and overall wellness.MEET IMPACTFUL STARTUPS: Get to know LunaJoy, a startup offering mental health support tailored for women.UNLOCK FINANCIAL WELLNESS: Learn how The Beans is improving financial health for caring class professionals in education and healthcare.SUSTAINABLE FASHION REVOLUTION: Discover Another Tomorrow, a fashion brand that's redefining supply chains and sustainability.SAVOR INNOVATIVE VEGAN TREATS: Hear about DEUX, the dessert company introducing groundbreaking vegan products.GAIN LEADERSHIP WISDOM: Absorb vital lessons on leadership, budgeting, and strategic hiring for sustainable growth in startups.
GET IN TOUCH LINKS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsayani/PITCH EMMELINE:  https://www.emmelineventures.vc/contact
Learn more about A Force for Good and our mission to empower women-led business: www.aforceforgood.biz
Subscribe to our podcasts #WomenGetFunded and The Business Acceleration Retreat

Today we have an extraordinary guest.  A woman moving mountains, helping us break the systemic barriers in the boardroom, raising capital, and claiming their seat as the powerful force for good.
Our guest today is Julie Castro Abrams. 
Julie is the founder and Managing Partner of How Women Invest, an early-stage venture firm focused on high-growth, tech-enabled women-founded enterprises.
With over twenty years as a CEO and board director, Julie brings extensive experience in supporting and identifying early-stage entrepreneurs.
As the CEO of Women's Initiative for Self Employment, she helped launch a network of over 20,000 successful women-owned businesses.
Julie currently advises the SBA, White House, and Congress on economic opportunities for women.
She is also involved in promoting corporate board diversity and has been a key player in driving legislative initiatives for women's advancement.
Julie has received numerous awards and recognition for her work and has been featured in several books and media outlets.
Julie has a wonderful podcast:  HowWomenInspire which everyone should check out.
We are re-defining Women's Leadership in the 21st Century.  – HWL is a 14,000 strong network of senior executives are claiming their seats in c-suites and corporate boardrooms and as general partners in venture capital firms. We believe that together, we can transform the way the world sees women leaders.
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Welcome to the #WomenGetFunded Show, where we are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers and achieve exponential growth and funding for their businesses.
Join us on this inspiring journey as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises.
With only 2% of venture funding going to women-led businesses, and a mere 3% of women-led companies crossing the $1 million threshold, these startling statistics highlight the need for change, and that's exactly what the #WomenGetFunded podcast is all about.
Coco Sellman, five-time founder, impact investor, creator of the Force for Good Business System, is your host on this transformative journey. In each episode you’ll meet a trailblazing woman leader. You will meet venture capitalists, successful founders, and experts in scaling business growth.
Our purpose is clear: we are here to open doors and provide women entrepreneurs with invaluable access to advisors, investors, and visionary leaders who share our commitment to creating a better world through women-led businesses.
At #WomenGetFunded, we see a future where tomorrow's Amazons, Mercks, Microsofts, and Home Depots are born right here.
We believe that women-led business is the most powerful, transformative force of our time.
Together we make the world better through business.
Join us on the #WomenGetFunded Show and be part of the movement that's transforming the entrepreneurial landscape for women.
Together, we'll make your dreams of exponential growth a reality.
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