How do Women get in VC and Board Positions: Empowering Women to Grow Their Power, Wealth, and Influence : Julie Castro Abrams-CEO & Chair of How Women Lead, Managing Partner of How Women Invest

Women Career & Life

Introduction:

• The importance of women in positions of power and influence
• The benefits of women-owned businesses and the impact of women on boards

In this interview with Julie Castro Abrams, I discuss,

The Upside of VC Investing in Women-Owned Businesses:

• Discussing the benefits of investing in women-owned businesses
• Highlighting the untapped potential of women entrepreneurs

Women Becoming Venture Capital Investors:

• The importance of women becoming VC investors
• Strategies for breaking into the VC industry

Accessing and Pitching for Board Positions:

• Tips for accessing and pitching for board positions
• Highlighting the importance of networking and building relationships

Types of Boards to Get a Seat:

• Discussing the different types of boards and their unique requirements
• Highlighting the importance of choosing the right board for one's skills and interests

The Role of a Board Member:

• Discussing the responsibilities of a board member
• Highlighting the importance of active participation and strategic thinking

Dealing with Microaggressions:

• Addressing the challenges faced by women in positions of power
• Discussing strategies for dealing with microaggressions and biases in the workplace

Conclusion:

• Recap of the key takeaways and actionable strategies for women seeking to grow their power, wealth, and influence through VC and board positions
• Encouragement to continue to push for gender diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Julie Castro Abrams is the CEO and Chair of How Women Lead and Managing Partner of How Women Invest. She is an expert on building boards that add a strategic advantage including proactive searches for women on corporate boards. Julie is a philanthropist who launched How Women Give and serves as the Governance Chair for the Women's Funding Network.

She has won many awards including the Jobs Genius Award, Morgan Stanley Innovation Award, Cisco Innovation in Technology, Stevie Award for Best Non-Profit Executive, Human Rights Award from the Commission on the Status of Women, the Women of Color Action Network, and the Marin Women's Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Hoofdstukken

1. julie (00:00:00)

2. Meet Julie..Why is she passionate about more women in board positions (00:01:57)

3. The upside of Venture Capitalists (VC's) investing in Women owned businesses (00:09:00)

4. Women becoming Venture Capital Invetors- That means "You" (00:10:36)

5. How can you invest in a Venture Fund (00:14:24)

6. How do Women access Board positions..How do you pitch to be a Board member (00:18:00)

7. What are the different type of Boards to get a seat (00:20:50)

8. How do you ask someone about a board seat (00:24:36)

9. Role of a Board Member (00:28:29)

10. More Women on Boards (00:30:12)

11. Expertise required on a Board, Company Culture is important (00:31:28)

12. Note to 21 year old self (00:33:40)

13. Dealing with microagression....Leveraging your culture, background and diversity (00:34:51)