Three years ago, I took a leap.
I left my job as a fintech reporter,
fueled by the belief that women are the key to building a better financial system.
A system that brings true equity to our economy through the power of advanced technology.
That belief became the foundation of Fintech Is Femme.
And last night, as we celebrated the launch of my book Fintech Feminists, I couldn’t help but reflect on the journey that brought us to this moment.
Growing up as a journalist, a professor once told me:
“Journalists pen the first drafts of history.”
That idea stuck with me.
I realized I could use my pen as my sword—
a tool to challenge the status quo and amplify the stories that were being overlooked.
Now, it’s time for women to reclaim their rightful spot as the leaders of fintech, the leaders we’ve always been and are destined to be.
Why #fintech?
Because there’s nothing more powerful than shaping—and rescuing—the economy.
That’s why I started Fintech Is Femme with Anton Briones with three pillars in mind:
Pillar 1: Amplify Her Story
As a journalist, I saw firsthand how rarely women’s stories were told.
Women make up half the population and nearly half of entrepreneurs, yet they receive only 2% of funding and just a quarter of media coverage.
I launched a newsletter to change that, to make sure women’s voices were heard.
And in the first year, Fintech Is Femme grew to 50,000 subscribers.
Pillar 2: Share Her Blueprint
Telling stories is powerful, but it’s not enough.
We need to share the how.
My book is filled with actionable blueprints that show how women in fintech have succeeded.
One common thread among the women I featured?
They questioned the system, not themselves.
This book is designed to help the next generation follow in their footsteps and take bold action.
Pillar 3: Build Her Community
None of us rise alone.
I’m here today because of the incredible women who supported me, and this book is for all of them.
This is our book.
But more than that, I’m announcing the next evolution of this platform with the launch of The Academy of Fintech—a membership community for women to collaborate, mentor, and lift each other up.
We’re breaking down the silos.
No more scarcity mindset.
Together, we’re rewriting the future of fintech.
Here’s to the women reclaiming their place at the top, and here’s to all of you who’ve made this journey possible.
Thank you. 💜
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