Julie Castro Abrams is the founder and Managing Partner of How Women Invest, an early-stage venture firm supporting high-growth, women-founded enterprises. A seasoned CEO, board director, and champion for women entrepreneurs, Julie has dedicated her career to advancing women’s leadership through capital, training, and networks. As CEO of How Women Lead, she has been instrumental in reshaping systems to promote equity, including spearheading the successful passage of California’s Senate Bill 826, mandating gender diversity on corporate boards.

In this episode, Julie shares her journey lifting systemic barriers women face in leadership and venture capital. The conversation highlights the importance of collective action, the power of community, and the need to invest in women to drive systemic change.