Dr. Karen Wendt’s Post

Last week I was speaking at the The Founders Peak at Point Zero Forumin Zurich. This is my point in creating the female investment, angel and fintech ecosystem, shesinvesting" is to leapfrog us women into the investment world, leaving out all the painful linear advancement path, as we need to get #impact #investors fast. We therefore orchestrate the ecosystem for you to ensure you know where to start investing. The investment do-it-yourself-model might work for those that have some experience the ones that want to have a long term strategy come to us. What really makes the difference in #innovation and takes you out of #linear#thinking is the quality to surrender.Surrender is very different from giving up, surrender is what surfers use when riding the waves. They need to be present, flexible, antifragile. Surrender means to ride the waves no matter how rough they are. It is about being in-formation all the time and make creativity your ally. use the unpredictable as your ally. The Greeks had two words: linear time Chronos, whih is good at planning, but not apt for crisis, times of change, management of structural #disruption and new emerging trends. The non-linear time and the presence in the moment where all awareness and understanding comes together, all idea creating happens is called KAIROS. KAIROS invites innovation, preparedness, creativity and the willingness to depart from the status quo.KAIROS is something we need in investing. Therefore I invite all women to our growing community, ecosystem and platform to talk about investing and fintech and not just talk, but walk the talk. Investing isa commitment, it is binary, you either invest or you dont. Putting money where your mouth is, is paramount. Even if you have not yet invested, start likea surfer with the smaller waves, but do start. Only we women can change the world by creating positive impact through investing. We have the entire ecosystem on board. We are the orchestrator. Join in! This years Point Zero Forum has been an incredible gathering of 2,000 central bankers, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and investors. Over three days, we talked about policy, finance, and technology roadmaps, and explored latest innovations shaping our financial ecosystems. For me, this was more than just an opportunity to speak; it was a chance to connect with other passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. It's about fostering strategic dialogues and strengthening collaborations between the public and private sectors. I am honored to be part of this gathering, not just to share my insights but to learn from the brilliant founders who were with me on stage.

Read about Kristin Hull, PhD and Nia Impact Capital and see how this team is moving mountains #WomenOfImpact #FinanceForGood #InvestInChange #SocialJustice #EnvironmentalSustainability #DiversityInLeadership #NiaImpactCapital #KristinHull #WomensHistoryMonth #InspiringLeadership #FinanceWithPurpose #equities #impactinvesting #climateinvesting #sustainableinvesting

🌍 Top Takeaways from GIIN Conference 2024 🌍 Our team at Anthos attended the #GIINForum2024 in Amsterdam, where we explored some exciting and urgent themes for the future of impact investing. As a pioneering values-based investor, here are 10 key highlights that resonate with us and our mission: 1. Holistic Impact Integration: Leaders like APG encouraged integrating impact across entire portfolios, not just in dedicated allocations. Impact is best realised when it permeates all investment areas. 2. Shifting Systems, Not Just Strategies: We’re past the experimental stage -it's time for big capital to deploy capital with a broader intent towards systemic transformations. 3. Family Offices as First Movers: Smaller, flexible family offices can play a crucial role, paving the way for larger investors by taking early-stage impact risks. It's inspiring to see them as catalysts for innovative impact solutions. 4. Data and Benchmark Challenges: Quality data and consistent benchmarks remain obstacles, especially in private and emerging markets. Overcoming these will boost transparency and accountability in our impact efforts. 5. Broad-Based Cultural Shift Needed: From boards to clients, everyone must support impact goals. Internal and external engagement are essential to make impact central to our organization’s culture. 6. Urgency in Climate Action: The cost of inaction is too high! Many discussions underscored the need for immediate climate solutions - a core focus area for Anthos. 7. Opportunities in Both Emerging and Developed Markets: Beyond emerging markets, there are significant impact opportunities in developed regions, especially around diversity and inclusion. 8. AI as a Compass: AI’s potential in impact investing is like a guiding compass. Though we can’t map it all yet, we know the direction, and it's exciting to envision its role in responsible investment. 9. Real Conversations on Risk: Open discussions on risk, blended finance, and time horizons are crucial. Blended finance, especially, can bring diverse investors together for shared impact goals. 10. Impact and Commercial Returns Can Coexist: When done right, impact investing can yield competitive returns. This aligns perfectly with our mission of generating both social and financial value. We left #GIINForum2024 inspired and eager to keep pushing boundaries in responsible and impactful investing! 🌱 #ImpactInvesting #ResponsibleInvesting

Reflecting on an inspiring #GIINForum2024! The forum provided valuable insights and opportunities to connect with both new and familiar faces, all working to address global challenges through thoughtful capital allocation. Now, back at our desks, ready to do our part in supporting those driving real impact! #ImpactInvesting #ResponsibleInvesting

Why will #GenBridge remain committed to #consumer investment? Andy Bao, Managing Director of GenBridge Capital, approaches this commitment from a fresh perspective. He perceives consumerism not merely as transactions but as intimately intertwined with people's lives, serving as profound imprints and carriers of an era. Across different times we witness people's enduring quest for quality products, efficient services, and an enhanced lifestyle. This fundamental longing for a better life never changes. It also underpins our confidence in China—the global largest consumer market—to sustain prolonged growth.

The AVPN Global Conference 2024 is just a few days away and we're so thrilled to welcome you to a power packed session on "Impact Investing for Financial Inclusion in Asia: Driving Ethical and Responsible Finance" at the Impact Investing Day at the AVPN Global Conference. Financial inclusion is not just about access to finance; it's about empowering individuals and communities to thrive economically. Join us as we delve into the intersection of impact investing and financial inclusion, exploring how it can drive socioeconomic development across the region.   At this session, we'll: 1. Learn how impact investing can democratize access to finance and promote ethical financial services. 2. Discover strategies to design successful initiatives leveraging fintech and digital tools. 3. Explore real-world case examples showcasing the power of impact investment in expanding access to affordable financial products. For delegates attending the Conference, book your slot to this session via the AVPN Events App. Advocate the movement of social investors driving impact by joining the wait-list here: https://lnkd.in/dbkVBiaR Geraldine Hand, The Global Impact Investing Network Shuyin Tang, Beacon Fund Emre Karabekirogullari, Sarona Asset Management Kate Rogers, Schroders Geoffrey Tan, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation AVPN Pepper Noa Lim, RPm, MA (cand.) #AVPN2024 #OneAsiaOneFuture #socialimpact #socialinvestment #impactinvesting

🌟According to McKinsey & Company, thanks in part to spousal transfer of assets over the next decade women are projected to control more wealth than men for the first time in history, reaching an estimated $30 trillion. We have heard a lot about how the long-term intergenerational wealth transfer is likely to reshape investments towards those with high #esg scores, more emphasis on #crypto #digitalassets and greater demand for modern #wealthtech. In the shorter term though, how will this gender transfer impact investing? There is no shortage of historical precedent where products that were designed by men failed to contemplate the needs of women. Is #wealthmanagement at a similar moment in its history? How will this reshape where capital is deployed and how it is managed? This was one of many quotable and interesting learnings from innovators and partners at the JAM FINTOP event last week. Thanks to Allie Carey for highlighting this important trend during her wealth panel and to Stephen Schroder, Adam Aspes, and Ryan Zacharia for including me as a late addition to the conference. More exciting things to come! 🚀#TheGreatWealthTransfer #wealthtech #IntergenerationalWealth #WomenInFinance #InvestmentTrends #WealthManagement #FinancialFuture #ESGInvesting #SustainableFinance #Fintech #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning #WomenInWealth

🚀 Are you navigating your #investmentportfolio like a slow cruise or speeding down the autobahn? 🛣️ What's your mix of bonds, equities, angel investing, crypto, and real estate and what are you financial (and life) goals? 🌎 Dialling in from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Zurich, New York, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Boston, Sydney, #MBBW members across the globe joined our Monthly Member Discussion to discuss just this. 💡Led by the brilliant Caitlyn Driehorst, MBBW member and founder of RightWise Wealth, our discussion took a deep dive into the critical aspect of investment risk and its implications on portfolio growth. We wanted to focus on investment this month given UN Women's IWD theme of #Investinwomen :Accelerate progress. Collectively we wanted to address the #facts and the #myths that surround how women invest. 🚀 Participants considered personal risk tolerance and what questions to ask when evaluating portfolios. After all, as the saying goes, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained!" 💰 Regardless of where we all stand in our investment journey (few years into our careers all the way to managing a family office), this discussion was an investment in ourselves, aimed at narrowing the gender wealth gap and fostering progress for all. 📈 Let's continue this momentum, investing not only in our portfolios but also in each other's success. Together, we accelerate progress! 💪 #InvestingInWomen #FinancialEmpowerment #GenderWealthGap #AcceleratingProgress Roseanna Leddy📍Rawan Gebran Bridget Loudon Sarah McGill Michelle Wald Nicara Young Faby Chaillo Sarah Moneypenny Heloise Aboulker Moos Peeters Iqra Nadeem Elif Temel Valentine Ciudad Laura Niculae Charmaine Tham

📣 Event Invitation! Are you ready to explore a new approach to investing that aims to reshape entire systems for lasting impact? We’re excited to invite you to the first-ever in-person gathering on Systemic Investing in Switzerland, hosted by the TransCap Initiative, Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth at the University of Zurich, and Kieger. Too often, capital is directed toward isolated solutions, leaving fundamental challenges unresolved. Systemic Investing takes a different approach—tackling root causes and fostering transformative impact across sectors such as energy, food, health, and transportation. It’s time to rethink how financial capital can drive meaningful, system-wide change. 🔑 Gain insights from thought leaders and explore real-world case studies. 🌐 Network with asset owners, impact investors, grant funders, and more. 🤝 Engage in dialogues that inspire partnerships and innovation. 🥂 Drinks and nibbles will be provided. Join us on Monday, 11th November 2024 and be part of shaping the future of transformative investing and learn how to deploy capital for long-term, system-wide impact. 🎟️ → Participation is free, but space is limited! Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/emNsGx_D

Five headings in our <b>notebook</b> as we prep for the Impact & Transition Investor Summit https://lnkd.in/eNZW5uqB #LatestLapTop