Building power
collectively™
Investment Fund and
Peer Network for women.
We invest in women-led companies serving the needs of working families and inclusive employers. We also connect women professionals across industries, regions and career levels so that together we can expedite the pipeline of more women in positions of power and influence.
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Think about all the progress we've made, it started with community. It was done by a group of individuals coming together with an idea of
how to improve, challenge and create more opportunities for others.
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Claudia San Pedro, President of Sonic
and VEST Founding Member
Problem:
Women continue to suffer the repercussions of a system that still treats women unequally.
50%
Women represent half of the U.S. population, labor force, and businesses.
Yet
Less than
10%
are CEOs at S&P 500 companies
2%
receive venture capital
30%
hold an elected office
Expediting the pipeline of more women in positions of power means we'll have more influence over markets, equitable policies, and flow of capital.
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Membership
We connect women professionals in a remote and flexible environment so we can learn with and from each other, and be top of mind for opportunities. Members have access to exclusive monthly coaching sessions with nationally recognized leaders addressing the barriers holding women back in the workplace.
Women need to be part of cultivating the next generation of leaders. VEST connects, develops and elevates women. I'm proud to be part of it.
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Marie Rocha, Managing Director Realist Ventures and VEST Founding Member
We must work together to steady the ladder stabilizing women's ascent and to repair the broken rungs on the ladder complicating the climb to executive positions.
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Kathy Taylor, Former Mayor of Tulsa
and VEST Founding Member
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Harnessing female promise, potential and power require prioritizing women voices, victories and investments.
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Elizabeth Frame Ellison, CEO LTFF
and VEST Founding Member
