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🌟 FII in a Flash with Playbook 🌟 In a session titled "How Can Women in Finance Drive Global Economic Growth?" at the FII HERizon Summit, the vital role women can play in transforming the finance industry was discussed! 🎉 Featured speakers included Rola Abu Manneh, Shaikha Khaled Al Bahar, Laura Cha, Claude Grunitzky, and Dina Powell McCormick. Despite the potential for growth, women still occupy only a quarter of C-suite roles and 22% of board positions in financial institutions. So, what are the economic incentives for investing in women in finance? 🤔 Here are the highlights of the session: ⭐ Diversity Drives Growth: Companies with diverse teams outperform their competitors, showcasing the economic benefits of gender equality in finance. 💪 Role of Mentorship: Successful women in finance highlight the transformative power of mentorship, urging established leaders to support the next generation. 📊 Cultural Change Needed: Changing societal norms about gender roles is essential for improving women’s representation in decision-making positions. 🎯 Education as Foundation: Early education and family dynamics play a critical role in shaping attitudes toward gender equality in the workforce. ⚖ Policy Support: Government policies can significantly influence women’s participation in the workforce, promoting gender equality through regulations rather than quotas. 🤝 Men as Allies: Engaging men in the conversation around women’s advancement is vital; their support can help dismantle systemic barriers. 🌍 Global Collaboration: International partnerships can enhance women’s roles in finance, fostering a more inclusive economic environment worldwide. Want to dive deeper? Check out the full session on YouTube for more insights and inspiration! 📺 🌟 https://lnkd.in/dhxwiFey #getplaybook #becomeamember

On stage at #FutureInvestmentInitiative in #Riyadh, Claude Grunitzky explaining why we at The Equity Alliance only invest in women and people of color

Hello hello to those who are going to #SOCAP in #SanFrancisco 🌟🌟🌟 Don't miss this panel on #transculturalism with the wonderful Renata Aráuz-DeStefano from Pivotal Ventures, our own Adam Kiki-Charles from The Equity Alliance, and other speakers 🌈

Claude Grunitzky is going to #Riyadh, to speak at the 8th edition of the #FutureInvestmentInitiative conference. #FII will be held on October 29-31, under the theme ‘Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow.' Bringing together global leaders, entrepreneurs, political leaders, media and decision-makers in finance, AI, sustainability, energy, geoeconomics, space and beyond, FII8 will ignite discussions on how investment can serve as a catalyst for a prosperous and sustainable future, pushing the boundaries of what is possible for humanity. 🌈 Claude's talk, on Wednesday, is focused on the investments we are making at The Equity Alliance. Along with other speakers, I hope to answer the question "Will AI-Generated Entertainment Replace Human Creativity?"

Mark your calendars for November 15th, and come to the United Nations HQ in NYC and celebrate with us! 🌈 Claude Grunitzky will speak, about the work we do at The Equity Alliance investing in women and/or people own color in the #VC space, at this year's #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay convening, which is organized by the fearless Wendy Diamond, founder of Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) / #ChooseWOMEN#ChooseWOMEN foundation 🌟 As Wendy says, let’s uplift and empower each other! Tag a woman founder, or fund manager, or a fund that deserves support—encourage them to RSVP for our virtual celebration! Together, we can make a difference! RSVP Here! https://lnkd.in/gjVi4Fdf

Next Monday at 6pm in NYC, Claude Grunitzky is the guest speaker at the Lipaworld Diaspora Connect NYC event 🌟Thank you to Jonathan Katende for organizing and inviting him 🙏🏾 Claude's main topic on #VC will be The Equity Alliance vision, specifically how we are aiming to drive #financialinclusion, particularly for women and people of color. Also, Claude will explain some key initiatives and partnerships that have stood out in our Equity Alliance journey so far. Finally, it's important for Claude to share some of the main challenges underrepresented founders face when accessing #venturecapital. Essentially, venture fund of funds like the Equity Alliance were created to help bridge that gap, while delivering superior returns to investors👌🏾

Big news on this Monday morning! I knew it would happen one day, and it did. My former #MIT professors #SimonJohnson and #DaronAcemoglu were just awarded the 2024 #nobelprize in Economic Sciences 🌟I remember reading the book 📕 #WhyNationsFail (which Daron wrote with #JamesRobinson, now his fellow #nobellaureate) and gaining a deep understanding of why some countries thrive by rewarding innovation, going from economic success to economic success, with populations living in increasing prosperity, while others (like my home country #Togo 🇹🇬) remain trapped in poverty. The answer? You must read the book, but it’s about some countries’ ability to build strong, trusted institutions. This news really made my day. Congratulations 🍾 Simon Johnson + Daron Acemoglu + James A. Robinson 🌈

The HACSA Sankofa Summit on October 9th at Teacher's College Columbia University: The Equity Alliance CEO and Managing Partner Claude Grunitzky will speak about entrepreneurship and why it's so important to invest dollars 💵 into #VC funds and startups run by women and people of color. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eANgAVqN

🎉 Yesterday, on the occasion of Melinda French Gates's 60th birthday, We at The Equity Alliance got to celebrate (from afar) this milestone in the life of a remarkable leader and advocate. Her tireless work on behalf of women, families, and economic development continues to inspire and drive change globally. Through her firm, Pivotal Ventures (a supporter of The Equity Alliance thanks to Erin Harkless Moore, CFA, Renata Aráuz-DeStefano, Victoria Fortune and other team members), Melinda has been a powerful force in advancing gender equality, empowering women and people of color to achieve their full potential, and supporting initiatives that build strong families, no matter their socioeconomic background. On August 4th, Melinda shared her insights and vision in an inspiring interview with The New York Times’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the future of gender equality and global development. Check out the interview here: https://lnkd.in/e94iu7Yj Happy belated birthday, Melinda, and thank you for your unwavering dedication to making the world a better place! 🌍✨ #MelindaFrenchGates #PivotalVentures #GenderEquality #EconomicDevelopment #GlobalChange #Inspiration

This is a must-read, a powerful Observer article by Roy Swan of the Ford Foundation on #PatrioticCapitalism. Note that this approach can be replicated outside of the US 🇺🇸 #economicopportunity #prosperity 🌈