Many women diligently save money but never take that next step into investment. If women do not invest in companies, they gain no power to direct projects and co-create the future. Money is closely connected with power, and power brings opportunities and choices.

In this episode, I talk to Leitha Matz, an entrepreneur, an advocate of financial independence for women, and a startup mentor. 

Topics we explore: 

• Why we should talk more openly about money.
• How a great community helps to make the first steps in the investment world.
• Why quitting a job and building your own business is sometimes the only way up the career ladder.
• Which superpower all founders have (or should have). 

About Leitha Matz: 

Leitha is a Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at FinMarie, a fintech company focused on serving women that aims to close investment and pension gaps. She is also a Co-Founder of Mind the Gap, a financial education non-profit for women as well as a startup mentor. Leitha is based in Berlin.

About Darya Kamkalova: 

Darya is a Co-Founder of Manifest Taproom, a craft beer bar in Berlin, an investor, and a data industry professional. In the last 10 years, she has been driving or supporting various projects empowering women. Darya is based in Berlin.