Why it’s critical to start investing in women founded companies, with Naseem Sayani the Co-Founder and Managing Director at Emmeline Ventures

This episode features a conversation with Naseem Sayani, the co-founder and managing director of Emmeline Ventures. We discuss the importance of women getting financially literate and investing, especially in women-led ventures. Naseem explains that only a small fraction of venture capital goes to women-founded companies and argues that getting more women involved as check writers could help bridge this gap. She also emphasizes the importance of investing in women's health and how building data-driven startups could significantly impact women's health outcomes. The discussion ends with strategies women can use to start investing, even in relatively small amounts.

(01:18) Investing in Female Founded Organizations (01:50) Understanding Venture Capital and Investment Options (02:11) Encouragement for Women to Enter the World of VC (04:37) The Role of Diversity in Venture Capital (13:45) The Impact of Women's Health on Investment (15:39) The Importance of Financial Literacy for Women (16:37) Investing vs Saving: Making the Right Choice (17:18) Investing in Real Estate vs. Public Markets (17:51) Venture Capital and the Barriers for Women (18:57) Investing in Philanthropy vs. Venture Capital (19:49) The Influence of Marketing on Women's Financial Decisions (20:36) Starting Small in Venture Capital (21:54) Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Venture Capital (22:24) The Importance of Diversification in Investments (22:44) Investing During Economic Downturns (23:19) The Power of Women in the Consumer Market (24:36) The Importance of Women in Product Design (28:46) The Power of Community in Women's Investing (30:57) The Risks of Real Estate Investments

Naseem's Links:

Emmiline Ventures: https://www.emmelineventures.vc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsayani/