Breaking the Investor Mold: Inside 4 Women-Led Funds Driving Real Impact & Real Returns

Episode notes

This 4-in-1 compilation episode focuses on a persistent disconnect between capital and capability: women are founding businesses at record rates and leading high-performing funds, yet the capital rarely follows. In other words, women are underrepresented both in receiving and managing capital. Today’s episode is about those pushing back against that trend - women-led investment managers and those intentionally channeling capital into women-led businesses. Here are the featured guests: Sharon Vosmek, CEO of Astia & Managing Partner of the Astia Fund Sharon Vosmek doesn’t see gender equity in venture as a social goal - she sees it as a market inefficiency. With just 2 - 3% of VC funding going to women CEOs, she argues the system consistently overlooks high-potential founders. At Astia, she’s investing in women-led startups with strong early traction, particularly in underserved sectors like women’s health. She also challenges the informal, male-dominated networks - boardrooms, golf courses - where most deals are still made. Full episode Dr.

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