Why Women Are the Investment Revolution | Stephanie Granato | TEDxSan Diego Salon
Imagine a world where women use their growing financial power to shape the innovations of tomorrow. In this TEDx talk, Stephanie Granato shares how stepping off the sidelines as an early-stage investor unlocked the opportunity to fund ventures that reflect women’s voices, values, and vision.With trillions of dollars moving into the hands of women, the chance to invest boldly and build a future that aligns with our desires is now. Stephanie discusses the transformative power of women investors and the impact they can have on reshaping industries and building wealth for the next generation.Stephanie, an investment banker and corporate lawyer, combines her legal expertise with her deal-making experience to drive innovation and create change in the investment space. She’s on a mission to empower women to take the lead and shape the future through strategic investments.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-granato-b57668/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.granato.5 #TEDx #TEDxSpeaker #TEDxSanDiego #TEDxLegalSalon #WomenInvest #WomenInvestors #WealthForWomen #FemaleFundedFuture #InvestInTheFuture #ShapeTheFuture #EarlyStageInvesting #WomenInVenture #WomenAngelInvestors #OwnYourFuture An investment banker focused on alternative assets, corporate lawyer, and founder. Stephanie Granato leverages her legal acumen and deal experience in her role as Managing Director of a financial firm that connects sophisticated investors to cutting-edge alternative assets. She has guided numerous founders through launch and scaling of companies in the tech and media space. She cofounded a company focused on immersive simulation and serves as an advisor to several early-stage ventures, including a digital startup platform. Stephanie received her J.D. from Yale Law School, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a BA from UCLA. Stephanie is dual-barred in California and New York and holds FINRA Series 7, 79, and 63 licenses. She is passionate about reshaping the future of investing and empowering the next wave of innovation.LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-granato-b57668/ This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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