Isabelle Freidheim makes the Worthy 100 as a venture capitalist and entrepreneur. Though she chairs multiple special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), perhaps her most significant stride in investments is her private equity fund Athena Capital. As the name suggests (in case you’re familiar with Greek mythology), Freidheim has dedicated Athena to advancing women in finance, building the fund’s entire leadership, including management, the Board, and an advisory committee, from a carefully selected pool of female executives. She also made sure that the management team was filled with exceptional immigrant leaders to help further the American dream as well as gender equality. Since its founding, the group has grown at an exceptional pace, already handling more than $3.9 billion in assets, including 15 CEOs, and attracting 11 Fortune 500 boards.
