Carla Hoppe is the founder and CEO of Wealthbrite, whose mission is to help businesses cultivate financially and commercially savvy talent. Wealthbrite was born out of Carla's understanding of the critical need to bridge the financial skills gap, especially among early-career professionals. Carla is a passionate advocate for greater financial literacy to help young people entering the workforce so they can go on to become economically secure.
With a diverse career spanning law and financial services at prestigious firms like PwC and EY, Carla brings a wealth of experience to her role as the founder of Wealthbrite. Her journey as a mixed heritage woman and first-generation professional who went on to have a successful career in finance has given her unique insights into the challenges faced by young professionals navigating the complex world of personal and business finance.
We cover the following in our conversation:
00:12 Meet Carla Hoppe: founder of Wealthbrite
02:07 Carla's journey from corporate to entrepreneurship
03:33 The importance of financial literacy
09:12 Challenges of financial literacy in the UK
13:00 Financial resilience and mental health
18:38 Addressing the financial gender gap
21:49 Inside Wealthbrite: mission and training programmes
26:35 The realities of starting a business
30:50 Fundraising success: Carla's journey
31:05 Navigating the pre-seed round
31:44 Choosing the right investors
33:16 Diversity in startup investing
33:44 Leveraging personal networks
36:19 Investor event strategy
37:56 Key lessons from fundraising
38:46 Challenges with traditional investors
40:00 Current investment climate
41:11 Finding the 'right tribe'
42:28 Encouraging female investors
47:31 Vision for Wealthbrite
50:27 Personal financial strategies
54:58 Policy changes for financial Literacy
58:25 Conclusion
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