032 Maria Gonzalez-Blanch – Values-Based Investing

032 Maria Gonzalez-Blanch – Values-Based Investing



Episode Summary

Welcome to She Invests, where you’ll hear from existing female angel investors, venture capitalists and fund managers on their investment thesis. From deal flow to exits, they will share the best practices that contribute to their success.

In this episode, Dr. Silvia Mah welcomes to the podcast Vice President of Crescent Ridge Partners, Maria Gonzalez-Blanch. CRP is a female-led venture capital and private equity firm that invests in early stage companies and growth equity for more mature and proven businesses. Prior to CRP, Maria held senior roles in Operations, Sales and Strategy at Red Bull and Altamont Capital. Dr. Silvia and Maria talk all about investing in values-aligned founders, the impact COVID-19 has had on entrepreneurs and examples of innovative companies Maria and CRP have recently invested in.

What We Covered

  • 03:34 – Dr. Silvia Mah introduces today’s guest, Maria Gonzalez-Blanch who shares her origin story, the work she does at Crescent Ridge Partners and the respect she has for entrepreneurs
  • 11:04 – Maria speaks to her career transition from private equity to venture capital and the investment criteria that Crescent Ridge Partners utilizes
  • 17:27 – Maria identifies some examples of innovative entrepreneurs CRP has invested in
  • 20:40 – How Maria and CRP adapted and pivoted during COVID-19
  • 23:53 – The work Maria is doing with Ad Astra Ventures
  • 28:45 – Maria speaks to yet another company that is doing tremendous work and earned an investment from CRP
  • 31:07 – Maria shares what having an abundance mindset means to her

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Dr. Silvia Mah’s LinkedIn
Dr. Silvia Mah’s Website
Dr. Silvia’s Twitter – @silviamah
Uqora Website
Maria’s LinkedIn
Crescent Ridge Partners Website

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031 Sonia Steinway – It Takes a Village

031 Sonia Steinway – It Takes a Village



Episode Summary

Welcome to She Invests, where you’ll hear from existing female angel investors, venture capitalists and fund managers on their investment thesis. From deal flow to exits, they will share the best practices that contribute to their success.

In this episode, Dr. Silvia Mah welcomes strategic advisor, entrepreneur, and investor Sonia Steinway to discuss the work she’s doing with Village Up. Sonia has a wide array of experience helping startups and entrepreneurs achieve their goals. Most recently, she has focused on helping companies with underrepresented founders, specifically women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Silvia and Sonia discuss investing during COVID-19, the exciting future of Femtech and what abundance mindset means to Sonia.

What We Covered

  • 03:38 – Dr. Silvia Mah introduces today’s guest, Sonia Steinway who shares the exciting work she’s doing with Village Up and the importance of supporting aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of life
  • 08:14 – Sonia opens up about barriers that LGBTQIA entrepreneurs and founders continue to face
  • 15:55 – Sonia highlights a specific company she’s extremely excited about
  • 21:10 – Sonia shares her investment criteria and the importance of promoting and fostering true diversity
  • 27:14 – Sonia shares her excitement for the future of Femtech
  • 33:30 – Sonia discusses what having an abundance mindset means to her

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Dr. Silvia Mah’s LinkedIn
Dr. Silvia Mah’s Website
Dr. Silvia’s Twitter – @silviamah
Uqora Website
Sonia’s LinkedIn
Artemis Connection Website

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030 Maisha Cobb – Servant Leadership & Returning to Your Authentic Self

030 Maisha Cobb – Servant Leadership & Returning to Your Authentic Self



Episode Summary

Welcome to She Invests, where you’ll hear from existing female angel investors, venture capitalists and fund managers on their investment thesis. From deal flow to exits, they will share the best practices that contribute to their success.

In this episode, Dr. Silvia Mah welcomes inspiring global leader, strategist and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, Maisha Cobb. Maisha is committed to helping organizational visionaries bring their boldest aspirations to life. At her own core, Maisha believes we all have a unique vision that contributes to the great societal benefit. Dr. Silvia and Maisha explore the concept of leadership through servitude, the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the value of having an abundance mindset.

What We Covered

  • 04:30 – Dr. Silvia Mah introduces today’s guest, Maisha Cobb who talks about her passion for giving back and empowering women of color, her career journey and the importance she places on servitude
  • 11:00 – Maisha speaks to her book, Epiphany Marketing, and how she shifted her own career path
  • 15:22 – Maisha speaks to how COVID-19 has impacted herself, our society and minority communities
  • 19:10 – Maisha opens up about the tragedies of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd
  • 22:13 – The importance of promoting and fostering true diversity and change in the workplace
  • 26:17 – Maisha recalls a powerful seminar she attended recently and shares what she learned from it
  • 29:44 – Maisha speaks to the value she places on her role as a mentor
  • 32:42 – Dr. Silvia and Maisha share their thoughts on motherhood
  • 36:47 – Maisha provides best practices and advice on returning to your authentic self
  • 39:04 – Maisha discusses how her meditative practices focus on an abundance mindset

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Dr. Silvia Mah’s LinkedIn
Dr. Silvia Mah’s Website
Dr. Silvia’s Twitter – @silviamah
Uqora Website
Maisha’s LinkedIn
Maisha’s Website
Maisha’s Book

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029 – 2020 Year End Review – Persevering Through a Triple Pandemic

029 – 2020 Year End Review – Persevering Through a Triple Pandemic


Episode Summary

At the end of what has been arguably one of the most challenging years ever, Host Silvia Mah recaps the year and highlights several key takeaways. She first talks about Impact, Innovation and Isolation and how we persevered through what she describes as a Triple Pandemic – Health uncertainty, Social injustice and Economic insecurity.

She highlights shining examples of entrepreneurship, and how leaders demonstrated awareness, open communication resilience and problem solving skills. Truly inspiring.

Links Mentioned

Annie Brown – Founder of Lips

Colette Courtion – Founder of Joylux

Meet Samantha Pantazopoulos and Dylan Barbour of Vizer in Mission Hills

https://seeker.io/
https://www.pompbeauty.com/

Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs

Nano Pharma Solutions

Aquacycl

reVessel

Greentop Gifts

Tech Coast Angels

Next Wave Impact Fund

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028 Teri Ijeoma – Investing, Lobbying for Social Change & Achieving Financial Freedom

028 Teri Ijeoma – Investing, Lobbying for Social Change & Achieving Financial Freedom



Episode Summary

Welcome to She Invests, where you’ll hear from existing female angel investors, venture capitalists and fund managers on their investment thesis. From deal flow to exits, they will share the best practices that contribute to their success.

In this episode, Dr. Si lvia Mah welcomes Teri Ijeoma to the show to discuss Teri’s incredible transition from education to the stock market. Teri details the decision to quit her job, travel the world and begin trading full-time. She speaks to how she successfully parlayed her skills as a trader into an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. Today, Teri is focused on investing, lobbying for social change, and helping all groups – primarily women and minorities – to gain financial freedom.

What We Covered

  • 01:12 – Dr. Silvia Mah introduces today’s guest, Teri Ijeoma who shares her journey from teacher to investment expert
  • 10:28 – How Teri has been able to transform the lives of the African American community by helping them build their wealth
  • 13:19 – Teri speaks to why COVID-19 impacted minority communities the hardest
  • 23:06 – The value Teri places on traveling the world
  • 25:18 – Teri provides insights on investing via the stock market
  • 32:10 – The criteria Teri utilizes to identify companies to invest in
  • 35:22 – Other tips and best practices for trading in the stock market and the importance of having confidence
  • 38:42 – Teri provides final thoughts on everything that’s going on in our current social climate
  • 41:08 – Teri talks about the value she places on having an abundance mindset
  • 42:13 – Dr. Silvia thanks Teri for joining the show and recaps highlights from the episode

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Dr. Silvia Mah’s LinkedIn
Dr. Silvia Mah’s Website
Dr. Silvia’s Twitter – @silviamah
Uqora Website
Teri’s LinkedIn
Teri’s Website
Teri’s Instagram

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027 Mysty Rusk – Doubling Down

027 Mysty Rusk – Doubling Down



Episode Summary

Welcome to She Invests, where you’ll hear from existing female angel investors, venture capitalists and fund managers on their investment thesis. From deal flow to exits, they will share the best practices that contribute to their success.

In this episode, Dr. Silvia Mah welcomes Mysty Rusk to the show to discuss the San Diego Angle Conference (SDAC), angel event funds, and the challenge of building networks during the Covid-19 crisis. Mysty shares her passion for creating dynamic angel investor ecosystems to help start-up entrepreneurs live out their dreams.

What We Covered

  • 00:45 – Dr. Silvia Mah introduces today’s guest, Mysty Rusk who speaks to her background in investing
  • 08:05 – The San Diego Angel Conference and challenges of building networks during the Covid-19 crisis
  • 13:28 – Mysty breaks down the different types of funds including an angel event fund
  • 21:18 – How start-up entrepreneurs are curating Covid-19 response plans
  • 23:56 – Mysty explains the investment term doubling down
  • 29:02 – How has risk mitigation strategies have changed due to Covid-19
  • 35:31 – Mysty speaks to her professional experience on why angel investors do what they do
  • 42:42 – Strategies for how best to use funds and communicate financial projections to angel investors
  • 44:12 – Mentorship programs for new angel investors
  • 45:45 – How virtual online pitches differ from in-person pitches
  • 49:11 – Dr. Silvia thanks Mysty for joining the show

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Dr. Silvia Mah’s LinkedIn
Dr. Silvia Mah’s Website
Dr. Silvia’s Twitter – @silviamah
Mysty’s LinkedIn

Episode Sponsor

Uqora – Promo Code: SHEINVESTS

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