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This International Women's Day, we are proud to share our most recent firmwide data - nearly half of our workforce (48%) are women. Even more impressive, 21% of our leadership are women and women make up 38% of our board. In contrast, the broader private equity industry has some work to do to achieve gender parity, with only 10% of leadership roles and of 5% board roles held by women. This stark contrast only fuels our determination to lead the charge for change. At LeapFrog, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where women not only excel but also have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference - in our own firm and industry as well as in the companies that we invest in. More on our diversity and values here: https://lnkd.in/eeythBY4 #IWD2024

Leading into the future with vision and determination, this Women's History Month we shine a spotlight on the extraordinary influence of women in leadership. Our CEO, Jo Ann Jenkins, stands at the forefront of this movement with her unwavering advocacy for #AgeTech investment. Her insight reveals a profound truth: embracing #AgeTech is not merely strategic but essential for addressing the dynamic challenges of our aging population. Under Jenkins' leadership, we are not just celebrating achievements; we are setting the stage for a revolution that bridges generations. Let her call to action inspire us all to drive innovations that promise a world where technology empowers every stage of life. As we honor the legacy and forward-thinking of women like Jenkins, let's dedicate ourselves to crafting a future where every age represents an opportunity for growth and innovation. #MondayMotivation #FutureIsFemale #InnovateForAging

Women are gifted storytellers, often harnessing community and connection to bring a story to life. But when it comes to technology, women’s voices are less frequently heard. Tune in from the #EqualityLounge at #SXSW as we highlight why we need more women storytellers in the technology space, and how we as women can help society not just think about the future, but actually feel it. Together, we can use our voices to design a better, brighter future. • Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient • Kelly Raskovich, Office of the CTO Lead, Deloitte Consulting LLP • Stefanie Heng, Client Engagement Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP • Raquel Buscaino, Emerging Technology Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP

Introducing “Transformational Growth Series for Female Advisors “! Starting May 3, my colleague Elena Beckius and I, will be hosting 9 monthly sessions to help you transform your role from advisor to CEO. Attached is the course outline, including a link to register. We would love to have you join us! #elenabeckius #think2perform

I am honored to be recognized by The Consulting Report as a Top Women Leader in Consulting. Showing up everyday, leading from the front to serve my team to deliver for DXC Technology, and motivating people across our industry is what makes me tick. When your passion and your career match it is a great feeling! The Top Women Leaders in Consulting for 2024 | The Consulting Report

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Only 1% of US businesses earn venture capital backing, and just 2% of those have female-only founders. CNBC journalist Julia Boorstin’s book, “When Women Lead,” provides a compelling look at female leaders. At AV, especially through our Women’s Fund, we are committed to supporting and celebrating these transformative leaders: https://lnkd.in/eSKUSayg.

🤔 I have always been a bit torn about the International Women’s Day. It exists to remind us how unequal we still are. And this year, we don’t have much to celebrate. 🆘 Especially not when it comes to business, finance, leadership, ownership and power. Right now things are unfortunately moving in the wrong direction. Dagens Industri (Sweden's largest daily business newspaper) reports today that the number of female CEOs on Nasdaq Stockholm has decreased(!) since last year (from 12.2% to 11.9%), the share of female Chairs in listed companies are only 8% and as we have known for several years now, only 1% of the capital is invested in companies founded by women. ⚠️ This noticeably empty page in today’s Dagens Industri reads ”on this page we were supposed to report on the progress made when it comes to diversity in the leadership of our listed companies” - and on the right corner it says “unfortunately there is nothing to report”. 💡 We seriously need to step this up, fast. And we can! By remembering that the most important job is not done on March 8th, but on all the other 364 days of the year. And by remembering that every man and woman can (and need to) help to make the future better and more equal for the next generation. 🔺 By trying to allocate capital and investments more equal 🔺 By ensuring that nomination committees are diversified, and from them on also boards, CEOs and management teams 🔺 By using purchasing power to influence companies to be more diverse on all levels 🔺 By ensuring we do not only attract, but also retain, diverse talent - especially when they are a minority in the team 🔺 And last but not least, by leading with example 🎯 As with almost everything in business; what gets measured gets done - and companies and employees tend to prioritize what the board and CEO deem important 😘 I hope we can look forward to seeing much more progress in this area ahead of next year! 🥂 Here’s to all men and women that are leading the way to a more equal future! 🥂 And congratulations to the brilliant and innovative Helena Hedblom, CEO of Epiroc, who made the top of this year’s list of the most powerful women in business. Role models are hugely important, and you are one of the more impressive ones out there 🙌🏻🤩 #iwd2024 #diversityandinclusion #diversityintech #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneurs #femaleceo #femaleempowerment #nmk2024

Despite comprising only 11% of CIO positions globally, women-led tech companies achieve 35% higher return on investment. Empowering more women in tech leadership diversifies perspectives and drives remarkable business success. #ciowomenleaders #didyouknow #WomenInTech #TechLeadership #DiversityInTech #BusinessSuccess

Delighted to have been part of the insightful WISE panel discussion yesterday, centered around "How to Run an Effective Women's Network." Katherine Watson facilitated the engaging conversation, featuring the perspectives of remarkable women leaders like Dina G. from Thames Water and Sakinah Merali from Capgemini Engineering. Here are the key takeaways from our impactful discussion: #InstillingPsychologicalSafety: Creating a workplace and networks where psychological safety is prioritized. #Allyship: Exploring the crucial role allies play in advocating for individuals and driving positive change. #Intersectionality: Recognizing the impact of multiple identities and understanding the importance of tailoring approaches. #Sponsorship: Emphasizing the significance of advocacy for networks to foster growth and inclusivity. #Accountability: Discussing the power of ownership as a driving force for success. #MakeaDifference: Acknowledging that small ripples can indeed become waves of impactful change. I was honored to represent Element Materials Technology and am genuinely excited about the continued growth of our Colleague Resource Networks. Eager to keep the conversation going and contribute to making a positive impact! 💙 #WISEPanel #WomenInLeadership #DiversityandInclusion #ColleagueResourceNetworks #PositiveImpact