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The Data Strategy ShowSeason 4 Ep 16: Assel AltayevaI sat down with Assel just before Xmas and this is what we talked about:Introduction and Background of Assal Altayeva (0:03)Challenges and Role Models in STEAM (2:24)Educational Systems and Gender Stereotypes (10:31)Women in Data Science and Academia (15:43)Investment Challenges for Female-Led Startups (20:03)Success Stories and Barriers in Entrepreneurship (26:33)Advice for Young Female STEAM Professionals (31:35)Conclusion and Final Thoughts (39:38)
2026-01-0739 min
Femmes Finance PodcastNavigating the Hard Tech Era: Alana Karen on Big Tech, Layoffs, AI, and Moving OnAlana Karen is an award-winning tech leader, author, and speaker with over 25 years in tech, including two decades at Google. She has worked across Google Search, Ads, Fiber, and Grants, helping build products and teams that have touched billions of people globally. Alana is also the author of the best-selling book "Adventures of Women in Tech", now releasing a brand new edition that explores how work, culture, and careers are shifting in the AI era.In this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we talk with Alana Karen about her journey after Google and moving on to...
2025-10-0337 min
Femmes Finance Podcast Cathy Hackl on Spatial Computing, Apple Vision Pro, and Building with AI, XR & Immersive Tech🔊 #26 – Cathy Hackl on Spatial Computing, Apple Vision Pro, and Building with AI, XR & Immersive TechCathy Hackl is one of the world’s leading tech futurists and a driving force behind the next wave of innovation in spatial computing. She is the CEO of Future Dynamics, Co-founder and Chief Futurist at Journey, and an Apple Vision Pro developer. Cathy also advises Boston Consulting Group, hosts Adweek’s TechMagic podcast, and was recently named one of Newsweek’s Top 25 AI Visionaries.In this episode of The Femmes Finance Podcast, we talk about the next era of human-compu...
2025-05-2728 min
Femmes Finance PodcastInvesting in Bold Ideas: How a $200M Fund Could Power Female Founders at Helena Capital – With Robin Wood SailerWe’re honored to be joined by Robin Wood Sailer, a powerhouse in both media and venture investing. Currently a Venture Partner at Helena Capital, Co-Founder of Le Labs Group, and a Consultant at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Robin holds a rare blend of editorial insight and investment acumen.Robin has an impressive background from CBS News, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Dow Jones. As Bloomberg's Editorial Director, Robin played a key role in building Bloomberg’s events division and curated founder-investor showcases at top tech conferences. As Vice President at Dow Jones, she led the development of e...
2025-04-0524 min
Femmes Finance PodcastThe Path of Least Regret: How Parul Somani Overcame Cancer and Found Her Purpose🎙️ #24 - The Path of Least Regret: How Parul Somani Overcame Cancer and Found Her PurposeToday on the Femmes Finance Podcast, we have a truly inspiring guest Parul Somani. Her life is a powerful testament to resilience, mindset, and the ability to turn any adversity into a growth opportunity.Just a week after giving birth to her second daughter, Parul was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. What followed was 10+ rounds of chemotherapy and multiple surgeries. But instead of allowing these challenges to define her, she turned them into a mission to empower other...
2025-03-2731 min
Femmes Finance PodcastElite Education for Global Change: Umaimah Mendhro on One League, Raising Funds from Google & YC, and Building Partnerships with Harvard, Stanford, and MITUmaimah Mendhro, Founder & President of One League, grew up without formal education in rural Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Despite these early challenges, she went on to graduate from Cornell University and Harvard Business School, where she was a Baker Scholar. Umaimah is also the founder of VIDA & Co., a multi-million-dollar public benefit corporation, and has worked with top companies like Microsoft, McKinsey, and West, leading projects for Twitter, Dropbox, and Square. Her work has earned her recognition from Fast Company, CIO Magazine, and ForbesIn this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we explore Umaimah Mendhro’s jo...
2024-11-1231 min
Femmes Finance PodcastThe Art of Investing: Ellen Carr's Advice for Aspiring Portfolio Managers🔊 #22 - The Art of Investing: Ellen Carr's Advice for Aspiring Portfolio ManagersIn this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we are excited to interview Ellen Carr. She brings 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. In addition to her impressive career, Ellen is an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and the Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where she teaches courses on credit markets and cash flow modeling. She’s also a frequent contributor to the Financial Times...
2024-09-1850 min
Femmes Finance PodcastThe Art of Investing: Ellen Carr's Advice for Aspiring Portfolio Managers🔊 #22 - The Art of Investing: Ellen Carr's Advice for Aspiring Portfolio ManagersEllen Carr 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. Ellen has been an adjunct professor of finance at Columbia Business School since 2012, where she teaches courses on the credit markets and cash flow modeling.Ellen is also a writer. She is a frequent contributor to the Financial Times and the co-author of a book called Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment ManagementEll...
2024-09-1750 min
Femmes Finance PodcastShivam Khullar on AI Innovations, Leadership in Tech, and Financial Freedom🔊 #21 - Shivam Khullar on AI Innovations, Leadership in Tech, and Financial FreedomIn this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Shivam Khullar, an influential leader in the Enterprise Platforms domain. Shivam 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...
2024-08-031h 10
Femmes Finance PodcastFrom Kyrgyzstan to Silicon Valley: Kanykei Omurzakova’s Journey to Building a Career in Tech🔊 #20 - From Kyrgyzstan to Silicon Valley: Kanykei Omurzakova’s Journey in Building a Career in Tech.In the following episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we welcome Kanykei Omurzakova, an inspiring immigrant from Kyrgyzstan, who shares her extraordinary journey of building a career in tech in Silicon Valley.Kanykei (Kani) Omurzakova is a Global Automation Team Lead at Cisco Systems and a Stanford GSB MSx/Sloan Fellow, making history as the first student from Kyrgyzstan in the program. She co-founded the Central Asian Women Initiative (CALI) and serves as a Board member of the F...
2024-07-2038 min
Femmes Finance PodcastThe Social Table: How to Build a Network that Nurtures Success with Alice Chan🔊 #19 - The Social Table: How to Build a Network that Nurtures Success with Alice ChanIn this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we are super excited to be joined by Alice Chan, who is a Global Startup Founder and a Serial Networker. From optimizing your LinkedIn profile to building genuine connections, we delve into the strategies that make networking a powerful tool for career growth and business success. Plus, we'll learn how to elevate your conversational skills, and maximize the benefit from participating in conferences and industry-specific forums.Alice Chan is...
2024-04-1734 min
Femmes Finance PodcastUnlocking Hidden Potential and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Emily Rose Dallara🔊 #18 - Unlocking Hidden Potential and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Emily Rose DallaraUnlock your hidden potential and discover effective strategies to overcome imposter syndrome with Emily Rose Dallara, the premier leadership coach committed to empowering emerging leaders globally. In this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we learn how to overcome the pervasive feeling that whispers "I'm not good enough," and address the self-doubt that plagues even the most accomplished individuals. Emily Rose Dallara is an AC accredited leadership coach working with businesses, groups and 1:1. Most of her time is spent helping leaders in...
2024-03-2412 min
Femmes Finance PodcastRising Star: Ganjina Oripova's Journey in Pioneering Financial Inclusion for Migrants Worldwide🔊 #17 - Rising Star: Ganjina Oripova's Journey in Pioneering Financial Inclusion for Migrants WorldwideMeet Ganjina Oripova, a young leader from #Tajikistan who is transforming financial services for migrants and their families with her startup, planet9. In this episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we sit down with Ganjina to explore how she is shattering cultural, educational, and financial barriers. With a background in Interactive Media from New York University, Ganjina shares her inspiring journey and insights on embracing persistence & relishing challenges.As her team at planet9 collaborates with major banks in the UAE and...
2024-03-1230 min
Femmes Finance PodcastBreaking Barriers: Transition from Corporate Role to Entrepreneurship with Cloris ChenIn the following episode, we are chatting with Cloris Chen, who is the Founder and CEO of Cogito Finance. Previously, she was a Treasury Director at Flash Express and Vice-President of Global Banking and Corporate Banking at HSBC. She holds a Master's degree in Economics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.In this episode, we'll dive into Cloris' journey of transitioning from a corporate role to entrepreneurship, learn how to turn ideas into a thriving business, and master team management operations. We'll...
2024-02-2330 min
Femmes Finance PodcastCharting a Path to Leadership with Tohi Kim: The Power of Discipline, Consistency, and Self-ReflectionToday we are super excited to be joined by Tohi Kim, who is the founder and president of International Business Initiation at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. In the following episode, we'll dive into Tohi's journey founding IBI, overcoming challenges, and picking up some awesome life hacks for consistency and discipline. Plus, we're getting into journaling, personal management tricks, and a bunch of other cool topics to help you stay ahead of the game.Tohi Kim leads a distinguished international society committed to offering career development and internship matching programs for students in Korea. In navigating...
2024-01-0645 min
Femmes Finance PodcastRegulatory Technology and Crypto Compliance with Magdalena BoškićCrypto assets are a hot topic of discussion. And while there are many myths and misconceptions around this topic, the digital assets sector continues to grow and innovate to establish a solid foundation for compliance, security, and sustainable growth. With this sector expected to continue to see rapid substantial growth, it’s time for aspiring young women to explore the career and business opportunities offered by this domain. This 14th episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast is all about crypto space and regulatory landscape.In the latest episode, we are joined by Magdalena Boškić, who is a he...
2023-12-2325 min
Femmes Finance PodcastThe Joys of Value Investing and Options Trading with Chloe LinWelcome to the Femmes Finance Podcast, the ultimate destination for young women who want to take control of their finances and achieve financial independence and career success.Episode Summary:Chloe is an international investment speaker, who has been invited to travel around the world including places like Japan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and many other countries. She is also the President of Buffett Online School in Japan and has also been featured in Singapore’s official Chinese newspaper sharing her experience on how to invest safely as a female investor, and how to ac...
2023-09-2725 min
Femmes Finance PodcastFrom Zero to Hero: Decoding Blockchain Development, Tokenization, and Web3 Startups with Sunny JiangGet ready for the exploration of the blockchain world with our distinguished guest, Sunny Jiang. As a deep tech advocate and blockchain expert, Sunny walks us through her professional journey, while decoding the intricacies of blockchain technology. Not only does she shed light on the fundamental programming languages in the domain, but she also unveils the attributes that make a proficient blockchain developer. Tune in for a simplified breakdown of this complex industry and an emphasis on the transformation imperative for newcomers.Switching our focus, we dive into the sea of ambition and resilience that is the...
2023-08-0353 min
Femmes Finance PodcastInside the Mind of Warren Buffett: A Guide to Investing, Managing, and Living Better with Dr. Todd A. FinkleWelcome to the Femmes Finance Podcast, the ultimate destination for young women who want to take control of their finances and achieve financial independence and career success.Episode Summary:Listen to the Femmes Finance Podcast as I welcome esteemed author and professor of entrepreneurship at Gonzaga University, Dr. Todd Finkle.. Dr. Finkle shares his personal experiences growing up alongside Buffett's son in Omaha, Nebraska, and how this influenced his interest in business and investing. We also discuss value investing, the margin of safety, and intrinsic valuation - all key principles that Warren Buffett uses to...
2023-07-1550 min
Talking Billions with Bogumil BaranowskiUnlocking the Secrets of Value Investing with Bogumil Baranowski: Principles, Strategies, and Timeless WisdomBONUS EPISODE: My interview with Assel Altayeva on her wonderful podcast: Femmes Finance Podcast. I highly recommend it!
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What does it take to become a successful value investor? In this episode, we're joined by Bogumil Baranowski, an experienced Investment Advisor and Founding Partner of Sicart Associates, a boutique investment firm that caters to families and entrepreneurs on both sides of...
2023-07-0741 min
Femmes Finance PodcastWhy Build in Web3 with Alexandra Overgaag: Business Strategies, Network Effects, Accelerator Programs, and moreWelcome to the Femmes Finance Podcast, the ultimate destination for young women who want to take control of their finances and achieve financial independence and career success.Episode Summary:The future of the internet is going through a transformative change, and it's the next generation of #startups that are leading the way. These innovative projects are not only pushing the current boundaries, but also laying the groundwork for a more open and decentralized internet. On today's episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of #Web3 with the true innovator and...
2023-05-2831 min
Femmes Finance PodcastUnlocking the Secrets of Value Investing with Bogumil Baranowski: Principles, Strategies, and Timeless WisdomWelcome to the Femmes Finance Podcast, the ultimate destination for young women who want to take control of their finances and achieve financial independence and career success.Episode Summary:What does it take to become a successful value investor? In this episode, we're joined by Bogumil Baranowski, an experienced Investment Advisor and Founding Partner of Sicart Associates, a boutique investment firm that caters to families and entrepreneurs on both sides of the Atlantic and the Pacific. Bogumil is also a podcast host of Talking Billions, TEDx speaker, and author of three bestselling books about investing...
2023-05-0941 min
Femmes Finance PodcastInclusive Leadership: Creating Change and Building Sustainable Initiatives with Kamila Rollan Welcome to the Femmes Finance Podcast, the ultimate destination for young women who want to take control of their finances and achieve financial independence and career success.Today we have a very special guest, Kamila Rollan, who is currently pursuing her PhD in Education at Cambridge University. Kamila's research focuses on international inclusive education development, and she also serves as a Teaching Associate, Research Assistant, and Supervisor for undergraduate students at Cambridge University. But Kamila's achievements don't stop there! She is the founder of "Education For All," a non-profit association in Astana, Kazakhstan that is dedicated to...
2023-04-2333 min
Femmes Finance PodcastInvesting in Your Financial Independence: A Conversation w/ Julia Maschkow on Investment Opportunities and Career Success - Managing Director at VanguardWelcome to the Femmes Finance Podcast, the ultimate destination for young women who want to take control of their finances and achieve financial independence and career success.In this episode, we have a very special guest Julia Maschkow, the Managing Director of Vanguard Group Europe GmbH.Julia's career and life are truly inspiring and motivating. Born and raised in Astana, Kazakhstan, she moved to Germany at a young age to pursue her studies in Business Administration at the University of Regensburg and the University of South Wales. Since then, Julia has held several senior positions in renowned...
2023-04-0127 min
Femmes Finance PodcastInvesting in Your Financial Independence: A Conversation w/ Julia Maschkow on ETF Investment and Career Success - Managing Director at Vanguard Welcome to the Femmes Finance Podcast, the ultimate destination for young women who want to take control of their finances and achieve financial independence and career success. In this episode, we have a very special guest Julia Maschkow, the Managing Director of Vanguard Group Europe GmbH.Julia's career and life are truly inspiring and motivating. Born and raised in Astana, Kazakhstan, she moved to Germany at a young age to pursue her studies in Business Administration at the University of Regensburg and the University of South Wales. Since then, Julia has held several senior positions in renowned...
2023-03-3127 min
Femmes Finance PodcastThe Adventures of Women in Tech: A Conversation w/ Alana Karen on Search Platforms, Women Empowerment, and Financial Literacy - Director at GoogleAlana Karen is an award-winning tech leader, author, and speaker whose work impacts many of our everyday lives. She is a veteran eighteen-year leader at Google; as employee 319 she now ranks as one of the most tenured, with 99.96% of all Google employees coming after her. From Google Search to Ads, Fiber to Google Grants and beyond, Alana has been leading the charge to develop, scale, build and drive team and product development that has seen rippling industry impact. Her award-winning book, Adventures of Women in Tech: How We Got Here and Why We Stay, aggregates hundreds of stories on...
2023-02-1733 min
Femmes Finance PodcastTanaya Clark: A Journey Through Starting a Business in South Korea and Finding Investors and Partners, Tech Founder and CEOJoin us in this episode as we delve into the world of startup opportunities in South Korea with Tanaya Clark. Tanaya will share her personal journey as a Tech Founder and CEO, opening her own language learning software company in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul. She will offer advice on how to navigate the startup landscape in South Korea, from finding potential investors and business partners to identifying the best incubator and accelerator programs. Tanaya will also share her insights into the startup ecosystem in South Korea and provide an overview of the future trends in the industry. This...
2023-02-1229 min
Femmes Finance PodcastSasha Pilch: Secure Investment for your Fintech Ventures, Principal at Fin Capital, Co-Founder NYC Fintech WomenJoin us for a captivating episode of the Femmes Finance Podcast as we welcome Sasha Pilch, a leading expert in the field of FinTech and Venture Capital. Sasha is a Principal at Fin Capital, a top investment firm with over $1 billion in assets and a track record of successful investments in the FinTech industry. Additionally, she is the Co-Founder of NYC Fintech Women, a community of 10,000 members dedicated to connecting, promoting, and empowering women in the FinTech industry. In this episode, Sasha will take us on a journey through the exciting world of FinTech and Venture Capital. She will...
2023-02-0625 min
Femmes Finance PodcastCharulatha Jain: Build Resilience in a Fast-Paced World with a Strong Support SystemJoin us for a powerful conversation with Charulatha Jain, a seasoned professional in the Automotive industry hailing from Coimbatore, often referred to as the Manchester City of South India. With a background in Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineering, Charulatha stepped into the Automotive world in 2013 and has since taken on various roles ranging from System Testing, SW Development, System Lead, Technical Architect, to her current position as the Office of the Executive Senior Vice President, Mobility Division at Bosch Global Software Technology. With a passion for technology and leadership, Charulatha shares her inspiring journey and insights on overcoming obstacles...
2023-02-0221 min
Femmes Finance PodcastOrina Chang: Unlock the Secrets to Financial Wellness and Career SuccessOur guest speaker is Orina Chang, an experienced Alternative Investments Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, and International Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Orina holds a B.A. from Columbia University in East Asian Studies and an M.B.A from Columbia Business School, where she received the Academic Achievement Award on Value Investing. After graduating, Orina started a career in private equity and hedge fund investing where she amassed over 25 years of institutional and retail investment experience. She moved to Morgan Stanley in 2016 to help high net worth families and professionals manage their wealthIn this episode, Orina...
2023-01-2930 min
Femmes Finance PodcastOrina Chang: Unlock the Secrets to Financial Wellness and Career SuccessOur guest speaker is Orina Chang, an experienced Alternative Investments Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, and International Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Orina holds a B.A. from Columbia University in East Asian Studies and an M.B.A from Columbia Business School, where she received the Academic Achievement Award on Value Investing. After graduating, Orina started a career in private equity and hedge fund investing where she amassed over 25 years of institutional and retail investment experience. She moved to Morgan Stanley in 2016 to help high net worth families and professionals manage their wealthIn this episode, Orina...
2023-01-2830 min
Femmes Finance PodcastOrina Chang: Unlock the Secrets to Financial Wellness and Career SuccessOur guest speaker is Orina Chang, an experienced Alternative Investments Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, and International Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Orina holds a B.A. from Columbia University in East Asian Studies and an M.B.A from Columbia Business School, where she received the Academic Achievement Award on Value Investing. After graduating, Orina started a career in private equity and hedge fund investing where she amassed over 25 years of institutional and retail investment experience. She moved to Morgan Stanley in 2016 to help high net worth families and professionals manage their wealthIn this episode, Orina...
2023-01-2830 min
Femmes Finance PodcastSahebe Mehmannavaz: Navigate the Blockchain Industry with Courage and ResilienceOur guest speaker is Sahebe Mehmannavaz, a master of Blockchain technology from University of Barcelona, Zigurat Innovation & Technology Business School. With over 21 years of experience as an engineer, business developer, product manager and director deputy manager, Sahebe co-founded 2-startup companies as well as held executive roles within international factories including the several oil and energy organizations across Korea, UAE, Taiwan, and Turkey. In 2017, Sahebe found her passion working in the exciting DLT and Blockchain environment. She is a DLT talent and now mentor of DLT Talent, NFT Talent, as well as DeFi Talent mentorship programs offered by Frankfurt School...
2023-01-2231 min
Femmes Finance PodcastMeryem Belqziz: Create a Path for Women Leadership and Financial SuccessMeryem Belqziz is a successful investor and seasoned general manager with 18 years of experience in structured finance, consulting, technology, and social impact industries.Meryem is the Professional Coach and Strategic Adviser, previously CEO of Generation France and a General Manager at Uber. She holds a business degree from ESCP Business School Europe, an MBA from INSEAD, and a professional coaching certification from Transformance Pro.In this podcast episode with Meryem Belqziz, we explored her diverse career journey as a BCG alumna, General Manager at UBER, and CEO of Generation France. Meryem shared her insights on...
2023-01-0317 min