Introduction:The importance of women in positions of power and influenceThe benefits of women-owned businesses and the impact of women on boardsIn this interview with Julie Castro Abrams, I discuss,The Upside of VC Investing in Women-Owned Businesses:Discussing the benefits of investing in women-owned businessesHighlighting the untapped potential of women entrepreneursWomen Becoming Venture Capital Investors:The importance of women becoming VC investorsStrategies for breaking into the VC industryAccessing and Pitching for Board Positions:Tips for accessing and pitching for board positionsHighlighting the importance of networking and building relationshipsTypes of Boards to Get a Seat:Discussing the different types of boards and their unique requirementsHighlighting the importance of choosing the right board for one's skills and interestsThe Role of a Board Member:Discussing the responsibilities of a board memberHighlighting the importance of active participation and strategic thinkingDealing with Microaggressions:Addressing the challenges faced by women in positions of powerDiscussing strategies for dealing with microaggressions and biases in the workplaceConclusion:Recap of the key takeaways and actionable strategies for women seeking to grow their power, wealth, and influence through VC and board positionsEncouragement to continue to push for gender diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.Julie Castro Abrams is the CEO and Chair of How Women Lead and Managing Partner of How Women Invest. She is an expert on building boards that add a strategic advantage including proactive searches for women on corporate boards. Julie is a philanthropist who launched How Women Give and serves as the Governance Chair for the Women's Funding Network.She has won many awards including the Jobs Genius Award, Morgan Stanley Innovation Award, Cisco Innovation in Technology, Stevie Award for Best Non-Profit Executive, Human Rights Award from the Commission on the Status of Women, the Women of Color Action Network, and the Marin Women's Hall of Fame in 2011.Podcast Recommendation: Rabiah Coon "More Than Work" **********************************************************************************************You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here.I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.comIf you are interested in leveraging more personal and professional development check out the podcast of my radio talk show "Life Beats with Sirisha" by clicking here Connect with me:All: https://solo.to/sirishak Instagram: womencareerandlife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/ #womencareerandlife ...