InvestHer Podcast

"I didn't fail. I didn't understand the system that I was working in, and the system is broken."   💡 Stop Fighting a Rigged System: Allison Byers on Raising Capital on Your Terms!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Allison Byers, Founder, CEO, and Author, about the systemic barriers underestimated founders face in fundraising, why venture capital was neve...

"If you are a female founder and you've had this idea in the back of your head for a day, a week, a month, a year, 10 years — get off the fence and do something."   💡 Get Off the Fence: Renate Crollini's Blueprint for Women Who Are Ready to Build!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Renate Crollini, General Manager of Tech Ready Women, about how Australia'...

"It's not about getting a yes; it's about getting an answer."   💣 Radical Truth: Robert Rubinstein Exposes the Impact Investing Illusion!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Robert Rubinstein, Chairman of TBLI Group and Verdama Earth, about the radical truth behind sustainable finance — from the systemic flaws in ESG measurement and the fees-first culture...

"You've got to give the right network the right job to do."   🌐 Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Kelly Hoey on Building Social Capital That Works!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Kelly Hoey, Author, about why women must build networks differently, how social capital translates directly into funding and business growth, and what the research on high-achi...

"The biggest mission is just to help women think bigger."   🌍 Global Sisterhood: Carine de Meyere on Trade Missions & Angel Investing!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Carine de Meyere, Founder & CEO of Women of the World, about her remarkable journey from women's college graduate and Harvard gender equality researcher to founder, fundraiser, and angel...

"There is no financial logic why women only get two or three percent of venture capital. It just doesn't make economic sense."   🔑 Capital With a Conscience: Pierre Norman Rolin on Investing in Women Who Change the World!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Pierre Norman Rolin, Founder of Ankh Impact Ventures, about what it truly means to align capital wit...

"Dream big. There's never been a better time to not only dream big, but to actually bring those dreams to life."   🚀 Dream Bigger: Nikki Barua on Building an AI-Native Company Without Raising a Cent!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Nikki Barua, CEO and Co-Founder of FlipWork, about why she is building her fastest-growing company yet without raising a s...

"Food is infrastructure, and that's what we're building here: infrastructure for the future of clean and healthy food"   🌊 Proof of Concept, Proven: Megan Sorby Is Scaling Regenerative Aquaculture!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Megan Sorby, Co-founder and CEO of Pine Island Redfish, about how she is building a circular, land-based regenerative aquacu...

"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring your own folding chair."   ⚡ Tech Is Not Neutral: How Mara Bolis Is Building an Equitable AI Future for Women!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Mara Bolis, Founder & CEO of First Prompt and Fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Centre for Internet and Society, about why women's hesitation toward generative...

"Make sure you're part of a network that supports female entrepreneurs. Do not do it on your own."   🌍 100 Women, One Mission: Dr. Anino Emuwa on Power and Access!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Anino Emuwa, Managing Director of Avandis Consulting and Founder of 100 Women@Davos, about dismantling the gender funding gap, the systemic barriers women ent...

"Whether you're a funder or a founder... we all have more levers than we tend to think of. Use all the levers."   💰 Money as a Tool: Julianne Zimmerman's Investing Playbook!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Julianne Zimmerman, Co-CEO of Adasina Social Capital, about the current state of global startup funding in 2025, the generational wealth transfer re...

"Find your people, find your tribe, find your believers — because they exist."   🏰 The Guild Is Open: Chloe Guilfoyle Rewrites the Rules for Founders!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Chloe Guilfoyle, Founder of Avalon, about cooperative entrepreneurship, raising funds as a woman in France, and building a founder community rooted in strategy, well-being...

"The moment your name becomes a solution, that's when you know you've won."   🚀 Pitch, Bootstrap, Build: Christine Ntim's Funding Masterclass!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Christine Ntim, CEO of Global Startup Ecosystem, about creative fundraising strategies, building a personal brand as a founder, and why pitching is an invitation — not a request f...

"Keep your energy on your vision. Not your current problem and not your bank balance. Keep it on your vision, because where you put your energy is where you're ultimately going to grow."   ⚡ Flipping the Switch: Tracy O'Rourke's Clean Energy Bet!   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Tracy O'Rourke, Founder & CEO of Vivid Edge, about building an award-winnin...

"There's a lot of education that needs to be done to get women more comfortable with investing." 🎙 From Serial Fundraiser to VC: Melinda Wittstock's $20M Journey 🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Melinda Wittstock, Founder & CEO of Podopolo, about her journey raising $20 million across multiple tech ventures—and why she's now on a mission to change the vent...

"If you have an idea and you feel passionately about it, you will not fail. If you have enough dedication, and you believe in your product, you believe in yourself — you will not fail." 🏢 From Basement to Boardroom: How Shena Brien Built Ireland's Most Customer-Obsessed Telco! 🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Shena Brien, Co-Founder & CEO of IPTelecom, on...

"Founders really need to know themselves in this journey, and know where their thresholds are and what their limits are. I am now at the point where I am setting the boundaries and the rules. It's not up to investors to determine the timeline — if you're not there during that timeline, then you're out." 🏠 The Monadd Story: Venture-Backed PropTech with Jessica Mendoza! 🎙 In this episode of the Inv...

🚀 Women Investors: Unlock the Nordic Investment Revolution! 🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Michaela Berglund, CEO of Feminvest, about investing in women entrepreneurs and transforming women's financial futures in the Nordics. 🌍 Discover how Michaela is challenging the investment landscape, where less than 1% of private equity goes to women entrepreneur...

🚀 Women Entrepreneurs: Unlock the secret world of grants!                   🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona speaks with Vanessa Sanchez , Senior Grant Development Consultant at Grants Office, about unlocking funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs. 🌍 Discover how Vanessa is transforming the grant funding landscape by helping women entrepreneurs navigate compl...

🎙 In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast , host Anne Ravanona sits down with Andie Cooper , Account Director at Beach Hut PR , to unlock the secrets of powerful tech communications for founders. 🚀 Discover how innovative startups transform their stories into global headlines , with insider strategies for media relations, fundraising visibility, and authentic storytelling. Andie reveals the crit...

🌍 Transforming Africa's Economic Landscape: One Woman's Mission to Empower 60,000 Entrepreneurs Join Cathy Latiwa, founder of Latiwa Development Foundation, as she reveals how "Build Her A Future" is revolutionizing women's entrepreneurship across Central Africa. From survival businesses to global market players, this episode uncovers the power of digital skills, strategic partnerships, and unwav...

🌟 Transforming Lives Through Beauty: Meet Sarah Naylor, the social entrepreneur rewriting success stories for marginalized communities! From helping teenagers build confidence to supporting individuals seeking a fresh start, Sarah's academy proves that practical skills are powerful tools of empowerment. Her journey from Dublin's challenging neighborhoods to creating a thriving beauty business tra...

🔥 Ready to rethink financial security for women? In this episode, Lesley Tully, founder of This is Penny, shares her inspiring mission to close the gender pension gap through innovative fintech solutions.   Discover how This is Penny combines technology, education, and community to empower women to take control of their retirement savings. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or lo...

🔥 Ready to fuel your climate startup journey? In this episode, Helena Wasserman, founder and CEO of Unstoppable Accelerator, shares her inspiring path from entrepreneur to climate advocate.   Discover at Unstoppable, how community, fundraising strategies, personal branding, and AI tools can supercharge your impact in the climate space. Whether you're a founder or investor, Helena's insights will...

In this episode of the InvestHer Podcast, host Anne Ravanona sits down with Marc Ortmans from Global Entrepreneurship Network UK (GEN UK) to discuss the transformative power of shared values in the world of entrepreneurship.  Drawing from his rich background in design and branding, Marc shares insights on the vital role of ecosystems and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of collaboratio...