Women & Worth

Women & Worth Summit 2023

Our 2023 Women & Worth Summit featured a full day of informative and thought provoking conversations from an array of stellar speakers

April 17, 2023

Our annual Women & Worth Summit gathered experts, industry giants, entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials for a day packed with conversations to empower, educate and inspire women to amplify their Worth.

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About Women & Worth

Women & Worth is on a mission to accelerate progress toward a more equitable economy for women, closing the gender gap when it comes to finances and funding. We envision a future where more women are investing in themselves and each other, where founders get the funding they need and where more women are leading from the C-suite and the board room.

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WHEN:

Wednesday, April 26th

WHERE:

New York, NY

Speakers

Kristina Ayanian

Client Experience Lead, NASDAQ

Stacey Abrams

Co-Founder, Now Corp

Tracy Berkeley

CEO, Bermuda Tourism Authority

Mina Black

Founder, The RainMakers Collective

Jessica Blumenthal

VP Brand & Marketing, Avaline

Faeth Bradley

Chief Human Resources Officer, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM

Caroline Brown

Managing Director, Closed Loop Partners

Celia Brown

Independent Director, 1800Flowers.com

Komel Caruso

Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer, HerMD

Kristy Caylor

CEO, For Days

Dan Costa

Chief Content Officer, Worth Media

Eva Crouse

Staff Editor for Worth Media Group

Sarah Dunn

Executive Mentor at Crenshaw Associates

Tamsen Fadal

Journalist, Menopause Advocate, Author

Jill Faherty Lloyd

First Vice President, UBS Financial Services

Sarah Feinberg

Former NYC MTA President; Founder, Feinberg Strategies

Sarah Foley

Partner, SWAT Equity Partners

Gloria Feldt

Cofounder & President, Take The Lead Women

Heather Hartnett

General Partner and CEO, Human Ventures

Lara Hodgson

President & CEO, Now Corp

Michelle Jacobs

Co-founder & COO, Womaness

Valerie Jarrett

CEO, Obama Foundation

Jenny Just

Co-founder & Managing Partner, PEAK6

Josh Kampel

CEO, Worth Media Group

Kange Kaneene

VP, SAP.iO Foundries North and Latin America and Caribbean

Stacy Kerr

Partner, Penta Group

Sallie Krawcheck

CEO and Co-Founder, Ellevest

Pam Krueger

Founder & CEO, Wealthramp

Elizabeth Layne

Chief Marketing Officer, Rebag

Shelly Lombard

Board Director, Bed Bath & Beyond l Craft 1861; GP, Causeway Investments

Jim McCann

Chairman, Worth and Chairman & Founder, 1-800-FLOWERS

Doris Meister

Chairman and CEO, Wilmington Trust Company

Zara Nanu

Chief Executive Officer, Gapsquare from XpertHR

Jacqueline Newman

Managing Partner, Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein

Laura Nix Gerson

VP Partnerships, Worth Media Group and Director, Women & Worth

Holly Parker

Founder & CEO, The Holly Parker Group, Douglas Elliman

Maria Pinelli

CEO, Strategic Growth Advisors and Independent Board Director

Sarah Puil

Founder & CEO, BOXT

Illana Raia

Founder & CEO, Être

Marvina Robinson

Founder & CEO, B. Stuyvesant Champagne

Robyn Russell

Senior Director, Gender Diverse Investing Collective, Tara Health Foundation

Dr. Ruth Shaber

Founder & President, Tara Health Foundation

Rachel Braun Scherl

Managing Partner and Co-Founder, SPARK Solutions for Growth

Lisa Shalett

Co-Founder, Extraordinary Women on Boards; Board Director

Shamina Singh

Founder & President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Keith Sonderling

Commissioner, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Breen Sullivan

Founder, The Fourth Floor

Alisa Volkman

Co-Founder & CEO, The Swell

Agenda

Wednesday, April 26th | 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. ET

Women & Worth Summit 2023

The Women & Worth Summit returns to NYC on Wednesday, April 26th.

Join Worth for a full day packed with conversations that will empower, educate and inspire women to amplify their Worth.

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Leading with Intention: Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Leadership

Gloria Feldt is an author and women’s leadership advocate and former CEO of Planned Parenthood. Feldt will discuss the challenges women face in leadership roles and the strategies they can use to overcome these obstacles. Fedlt will also discuss the role of empathy, authenticity, and vulnerability in leadership, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships and cultivating a sense of trust and transparency.

Why Women Should Take Big Jobs in Government

Speakers will discuss the importance of women in government office, covering topics related to gender equality and political leadership. The conversation will highlight the benefits of having more women in government office and discuss women’s challenges in politics and public service.

Fortune and Finance: A Conversation with Wilmington Trust CEO Doris Meister

Doris Meister, CEO of Wilmington Trust, will sit down with 1-800-Flowers.com founder & chairman Jim McCann to discuss her career arc and share advice on how more women can align their paths to reach the c-suite. Taking on increasingly larger roles and responsibilities, making savvy decisions, finding good mentors, and honing leadership skills are all critical elements to reaching the top.

Women, Poker & Power

Ilana Raia, Founder of Être Girls, and Jenny Just, self made billionaire and founder of PEAK6 will discuss Jenny’s mission to teach women how to play poker and why it relates to power dynamics in business. Jenny will share personal stories and insights from her own experience playing poker and offer practical tips and strategies for women seeking to develop these skills in their own lives.

Level Up: Scaling Your Business & Career in Today's Economy

Stacey Abrams and Lara Hodgson co-founded NOW Corp together and will share insights and lessons learned from their successful partnership in building a mission-driven business.The discussion will explore how their founder journey led them to create a company dedicated to enabling businesses to grow fearlessly.

Why Investing in Women is Good for Business and Society

This discussion brings together Mina Black of the RainMakers Collective, Heather Hartnett of Human VC, and Sarah Foley of SWAT Equity Partners to address the importance of investing in women-led businesses and the unique challenges and opportunities in this space. The panelists will offer practical tips and strategies for women entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital and for investors seeking to support diverse founders.

How AI is Addressing Gender Inequity

Keith Sonderling, Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, will explore the ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to address gender inequity across various industries and sectors. The discussion will provide insights into how AI can be leveraged to promote more equitable and inclusive workplaces and societies.

The Ongoing Push for Pay Equity

Research consistently shows that women earn less than men in nearly every occupation and sector, with the gap even wider for women of color. This pay inequity not only affects women’s financial security and career opportunities but also has broader implications for economic growth and social justice. Kange Kaneene and Zara Nanu discuss the continuing push for pay equity.

Women, Money & Divorce

Untangling assets and navigating legal challenges is complex and can result in a significant reduction in income. Speakers will explore the financial and emotional implications of divorce for women, and provide insights into how women can protect their financial well-being.

Bermuda's Time in the Sun

NASDAQ’s Kristina Ayanian will sit down with the newly appointed CEO of Bermuda Tourism Authority Tracy Berkeley to discuss her role and what’s next for the revered island nation.

The How and Why of Landing a Seat in the Boardroom

Breen Sullivan of The Fourth Floor discuss the Diversity Landscape during the Women & Worth Summit.

Lisa Shalett of Extraordinary Women on Boards, Breen Sullivan of The Fourth Floor, Maria Pinelli of Strategic Growth Advisors, and accomplished board director Shelly Lombard address the current state of gender diversity in corporate boardrooms and why it matters. They will share insights and best practices from their experiences in boardroom leadersh

ip and offer advice to women interested in pursuing these roles.

The State of Financial Wellness for Women

Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ellevest, will address the current state of financial wellness for women and the unique challenges they face in achieving financial security. She will discuss the need for women to take a more active role in their financial planning, including setting clear financial goals, investing regularly, and seeking out financial education and support.

The Business of Menopause

Women’s health and wellness expert Rachel Braun Scherl will lead a conversation with Michelle Jacobs, Co-founder and COO of Womanesss, Komel Karuso, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of HerMD, and Alisa Volkman, Co-founder & CEO of the Swell as they consider the challenges and opportunities in the emerging market for menopause products and services. The discussion will explore the long-ignored impacts of menopause on women’s health and well-being, as well as market gaps and the potential for new businesses.

Financial Inclusion in the Global Economy

Stacy Kerr of Penta and Shamina Singh of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will discuss the financial status of woman in the global economy and ways to improve equity for all.

Who Controls Capital: Why Women Making Decisions in Finance Matters

Pam Krueger, Founder & CEO of Wealthramp will interview Ruth Shaber, Founder & President of Tara Health Foundation and Robyn Russell, Sr Director Gender diverse Investing Collective about the importance of gender diversity in finance and the impact it has on investment decisions. The panelists will discuss the underrepresentation of women in the finance industry, both in leadership roles and as investors. They highlighted the significant role that women can play in decision-making, particularly in the allocation of capital.

Navigating the New Normal: Post-Pandemic Corporate Culture

Human resources experts Faeth Bradley, Celia Brown, and Sarah Dunn will discuss the challenges and opportunities for corporate culture in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This discussion will explore the impact of remote work, mentorship, flexible schedules, and other pandemic-related changes on workplace culture and offer practical tips for navigating these challenges.

Building a Sustainable Fashion Ecosystem

Panelists Caroline Brown of Closed Loop Partners, Kristy Caylor of For Days, and Elizabeth Layne of Rebag will explore the challenges and opportunities for the fashion industry in achieving sustainability goals.The discussion will cover a range of topics related to fashion and sustainability, including the circular economy, the environmental impact of production and consumption, the need for more sustainable materials and methods, and the role of technology in driving sustainability in the industry.

Women & Wine

Marvina Robinson of B. Stuyvesant Champagne, Sarah Puil of BOXT, Jessica Blumenthal of Avaline, and Gabriella Macari of Macari Vineyards will join Worth Media’s Gabrielle Doré to discuss the rapidly evolving wine industry.