Femmes Finance Podcast

Quotes from the Interview with Umaimah Mendhro on One League, Raising Funds from Google & YC, and Building Partnerships with Harvard, Stanford, and MIT In this conversation, we explore Umaimah Mendhro’s academic and entrepreneurship journey. We discuss her experience raising funds from GV (Google Ventures) and Y Combinator, and building partnerships with prestigious universities such as Harvard Business School, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Umaimah shares her approach to decision-making, problem-solving, #fundraising and scaling #ventures with a focus on #innovation. We also talk about her vision for global education and the impact of empowering change-makers through education at One League. Spotify:?https://shorturl.at/uNjgs Apple:?https://shorturl.at/sihXI

?? #23 - Elite Education for Global Change: Umaimah Mendhro on One League, Raising Funds from Google & YC, and Building Partnerships with Harvard, Stanford, and MIT Umaimah Mendhro, Founder & President of One League, grew up without access to formal education for much of her life in rural Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, where she lived in exile. Despite these early challenges, she went on to graduate from Cornell University and Harvard Business School. Umaimah is also the Founder of VIDA & Co., formerly backed by Google and Y Combinator, currently a multi-million dollar public benefit corporation.?Umaimah has worked at Microsoft, McKinsey & Company, and West where she led projects with Twitter, Dropbox, and Square. She holds 13 patent awards and received worldwide recognition from Fast Company, CIO Magazine?, and Forbes. In this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we explore Umaimah Mendhro’s academic and entrepreneurship journey . We discuss her experience raising funds from GV (Google Ventures) and Y Combinator, and building partnerships with prestigious universities like Harvard University, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Umaimah shares her approach to decision-making, problem-solving, and scaling ventures with a focus on innovation. We also talk about her vision for global education and the impact of empowering change-makers through innovative platforms. Listen now to upgrade yourself to the next level : https://lnkd.in/gtrsVeqx #OneLeague, #Podcast, #Dior, #UNESCO

Enjoyed spending time with Assel Altayeva on her podcast--hope it inspires more young women to pursue careers in finance!

?? #22 - The Art of Investing: Ellen Carr's Advice for Aspiring Portfolio Managers In this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we are excited to interview Ellen Carr. She has over two decades of experience as a high-yield bond portfolio manager, most recently at Barksdale Investment Management (BIM), an institutional fixed-income investment management firm. Additionally, Ellen is an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and Northwestern University, where she teaches courses on credit markets and cash flow modeling. She’s also a frequent contributor to the Financial Times and the co-author of the book "Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment Management." We explore Ellen Carr's unique path into portfolio management and how writing became a secret weapon in her #investment strategy. She reveals key theories that lead to success in the credit markets, shares her perspectives from teaching at Columbia University and Northwestern University, and explains the concept of undiversification. We also talk about risk management, mentorship, and sponsorship in making a thriving career in finance. ???? Enjoy listening here: https://lnkd.in/gn37cgYn

??????I’m thrilled to kick off the next season of the Femmes Finance Podcast! The first season has been truly amazing, and I’m incredibly grateful for every moment of it. A huge thank you to our honorary guests, listeners, and our amazing supporters at Christian Dior Couture and UNESCO! I’m also immensely grateful to my biggest supporters - my parents - whose belief in me has made all of this possible. Reflecting on this journey, I've realized how impactful these conversations have been, not just for our listeners but for me as well. Through #podcasting, I’ve learned that true knowledge and wisdom have no limits. They transcend both time and space to offer guidance precisely when needed. Our mission is to create a ripple effect that inspires #women to chase their #dreams with more confidence, and I believe we’re getting closer to that vision with every episode. Another important lesson I’ve learned is about #consistency. It’s the steady commitment to our purpose that shapes our journey. So each step is like a building block, which reinforces our vision and drives us towards our goal. I hope this dedication continues to resonate with our listeners and empower more #women to pursue their dreams with the same determination & passion we pour into every episode. As we look ahead to the next season, I’m excited about the incredible leaders we’ll continue to feature on the Femmes Finance Podcast. Together with your support, we’ll keep the momentum growing and make an even greater #impact in the world. ???? Thank you! Shivam Khullar, Alexandra Overgaag, Todd A. Finkle, PhD, Bogumil Baranowski, Julia Maschkow, Sunny Jiang Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gKD9gdT5 Apple: https://lnkd.in/gmMrbqi9

Thank you, Assel Altayeva for an engaging and reflective conversation! Looking forward to hearing more from you in the next season of Femmes Finance Podcast.

Quotes from the Interview with Shivam Khullar on AI Innovations, Leadership in Tech, and Financial Freedom. In this conversation, we touch on the essential art of asking thoughtful questions in leadership, drawing from Shivam's personal executive experiences and training sessions. We explore latest breakthroughs in?#AI, from automated content generation to its applications in education, healthcare, and robotics. We discuss how AI will shape future careers and important soft and hard skills needed in the?#AIera. We also discuss actionable strategies for achieving financial freedom, goal-setting, and the importance of staying curious in all aspects of life. And much, much more Spotify: https://shorturl.at/fxTCX Apple: https://shorturl.at/CFMWQ

?? #21 - Shivam Khullar on AI Innovations, Leadership in Tech, and Financial Freedom In this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Shivam Khullar. She currently serves as the Director of Engineering at NVIDIA and previously held the role of Head of Enterprise Products at Google. Her expertise include business and technology enablement, product vision, strategy, and engineering execution. As an immigrant from #India and an accomplished engineer, Shivam's journey highlights her passion for #technology and commitment to #innovation. Additionally, she is the co-founder and host of The Real Women in Tech podcast, where she engages in candid conversations with senior women executives. In this conversation, we touch on the essential art of asking thoughtful questions in leadership, drawing from Shivam's?extensive executive experiences. We explore latest breakthroughs in #AI, from automated content generation to its transformative applications in #education, #healthcare, and #robotics. We discuss how AI will shape future careers and important soft and hard skills needed in the #AI era. We discuss actionable strategies for achieving financial freedom, goal-setting, and the importance of staying curious in all aspects of life. And much, much more! ?? Enjoy listening here: https://lnkd.in/gPEgtVJg

?? #20 - From Kyrgyzstan to Silicon Valley: Kani Omurzakova’s Journey to Building a Career in Tech In this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we are excited to feature Kani Omurzakova. She is a Global Automation Team Lead at Cisco and a Stanford University Graduate School of Business MSx/Sloan Fellow, making history as the first student from Kyrgyzstan in the program. She co-founded the CALI - Central Asian Ladies Initiative and serves as a board member of the Femigrants Foundation; both are non-profit organizations dedicated to helping female immigrants build successful careers. Kanykei is also a mother of three, maintaining an incredible balance between all these roles. We discuss Kanykei’s immigration journey from #Kyrgyzstan to the #US, her life in Silicon Valley, studies at Stanford University, and leadership in the Central Asian Ladies Community. We also explore her role in managing a global tech team at Cisco, the essential soft and hard skills needed in the #AI era, and lastly effective strategies for achieving work-life balance. ?????Listen here :?https://lnkd.in/gVTqKh2e