Why it’s critical to start investing in women founded companies, with Naseem Sayani the Co-Founder and Managing Director at Emmeline Ventures The Working Mom’s Guide To Sanity

This episode features a conversation with Naseem Sayani, the co-founder and managing director of Emmeline Ventures.We discuss the importance of women getting financially literate and investing, especially in women-led ventures.Naseem explains that only a small fraction of venture capital goes to women-founded companies and argues that getting more women involved as check writers could help bridge this gap.She also emphasizes the importance of investing in women's health and how building data-driven startups could significantly impact women's health outcomes.The discussion ends with strategies women can use to start investing, even in relatively small amounts.
(01:18) Investing in Female Founded Organizations(01:50) Understanding Venture Capital and Investment Options(02:11) Encouragement for Women to Enter the World of VC(04:37) The Role of Diversity in Venture Capital(13:45) The Impact of Women's Health on Investment(15:39) The Importance of Financial Literacy for Women(16:37) Investing vs Saving: Making the Right Choice(17:18) Investing in Real Estate vs. Public Markets(17:51) Venture Capital and the Barriers for Women(18:57) Investing in Philanthropy vs. Venture Capital(19:49) The Influence of Marketing on Women's Financial Decisions(20:36) Starting Small in Venture Capital(21:54) Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Venture Capital(22:24) The Importance of Diversification in Investments(22:44) Investing During Economic Downturns(23:19) The Power of Women in the Consumer Market(24:36) The Importance of Women in Product Design(28:46) The Power of Community in Women's Investing(30:57) The Risks of Real Estate Investments
 
Naseem's Links:
Emmiline Ventures: https://www.emmelineventures.vc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsayani/