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The Definitive Guide to Peak Startup

Peak Startup

In this Session:﻿Study after study shows that having more women at the table as decision makers leads to higher returns and lower risk for investors. There are inherent gender differences between women and men and these differences make women excellent decision makers and collaborators. Learn how you, as a female founder or executive, can leverage your strengths to grow your startup and excel in your career. About the Speaker: Pooja Eppanapally is a financial services professional passionate about using the power of capital to drive social and environmental change. She has deep experience conducting due diligence on private companies and funds, financial modeling, and valuation. She is currently the Investment Manager at Women of the World Endowment (WoWE), leading the endowment’s public and private investment portfolios. WoWE was created with a bold vision—build a multi-billion dollar endowment, over 10 years to centralize the role of women as economic, environmental, and social changemakers who are tackling big challenges such as climate change, inclusive education, and healthcare access. Pooja started her career as an investment banking analyst at TAP Advisors, where she advised multinational clients in the technology, media, and telecommunications industries on sell-side M&amp;A transactions. After TAP, she joined Nielsen’s Global M&amp;A and Corporate Development team, where she executed acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships. Pooja received an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.S. in Business &amp; Political Economy from New York University Stern School of Business.&nbsp;

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Pooja Eppanapally

How to Find Your Edge as a Female Founder/Executive

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