Femmes Finance Podcast
Femmes Finance Podcast supports, educates, and empowers young women to achieve career success and financial freedom. Host Assel Altayeva talks with successful leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and investors. Each conversation aims to inspire listeners on their journey to financial independence.
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How to Build, Deploy & Monetize Secure AI Agents | Cathy Di, Dedalus Labs (YC S25)
Cathy Di is the co‑founder and CEO of Dedalus Labs, a YC startup building the infrastructure layer for agentic AI that lets developers build and deploy complex agents in just a few lines of code.In this conversation, she talks through the technical problems behind agent security, deployment, and MCP-based tooling, and how her team is approaching them with a developer-native platform. We also get i
Navigating the Hard Tech Era: Alana Karen on Big Tech, Layoffs, AI, and Moving On
Alana 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
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, host
Investing in Bold Ideas: How a $200M Fund Could Power Female Founders at Helena Capital – With Robin Wood Sailer
We’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 Jon
The 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 breas
Elite Education for Global Change: Umaimah Mendhro on One League, Raising Funds from Google & YC, and Building Partnerships with Harvard, Stanford, and MIT
Umaimah 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 lik
The 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
Shivam 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 an
From 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 Stanfo
The 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 bus
Unlocking 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'
Rising 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 bar
Breaking Barriers: Transition from Corporate Role to Entrepreneurship with Cloris Chen
In 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 Pennsyl
Charting a Path to Leadership with Tohi Kim: The Power of Discipline, Consistency, and Self-Reflection
Today 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
Regulatory Technology and Crypto Compliance with Magdalena Boškić
Crypto 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 opport
The Joys of Value Investing and Options Trading with Chloe Lin
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.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 t
From Zero to Hero: Decoding Blockchain Development, Tokenization, and Web3 Startups with Sunny Jiang
Get 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 blockc
Inside the Mind of Warren Buffett: A Guide to Investing, Managing, and Living Better with Dr. Todd A. Finkle
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.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 Bu
Why Build in Web3 with Alexandra Overgaag: Business Strategies, Network Effects, Accelerator Programs, and more
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.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,
Unlocking the Secrets of Value Investing with Bogumil Baranowski: Principles, Strategies, and Timeless Wisdom
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.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 investmen
Inclusive 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
Investing in Your Financial Independence: A Conversation w/ Julia Maschkow on Investment Opportunities 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
The Adventures of Women in Tech: A Conversation w/ Alana Karen on Search Platforms, Women Empowerment, and Financial Literacy - Director at Google
Alana 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 dr
Tanaya Clark: A Journey Through Starting a Business in South Korea and Finding Investors and Partners, Tech Founder and CEO
Join 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 iden
Sasha Pilch: Secure Investment for your Fintech Ventures, Principal at Fin Capital, Co-Founder NYC Fintech Women
Join 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
Charulatha Jain: Build Resilience in a Fast-Paced World with a Strong Support System
Join 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, Syst
Sahebe Mehmannavaz: Navigate the Blockchain Industry with Courage and Resilience
Our 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 a
Meryem Belqziz: Create a Path for Women Leadership and Financial Success
Meryem 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 coa
