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Bite: Driving Returns through Diversity with Erin Harkless Moore, Pivotal Ventures

Feb 15, 2024

21:04

Investing in women is the smartest thing you could do right now.

Erin Harkless Moore, Senior Director of Investments at Pivotal Ventures, a company founded by Melinda French Gates to promote social equity in the realm of investment, eloquently expressed this notion with her work.

Whereas in numerous regions across the globe today, it's surprising to consider that such a statement could be contentious. However, we must stand firm: progress is never linear.

This week, we're revisiting Erin's episode from last year, delving into discussions ranging from the mission of Pivotal Ventures and her investment strategy to understanding why Melinda French Gates continues to invest $1 billion in women.

TIMESTAMPS / KEY TAKEAWAYS

0:00 Intro

02:50 Takeaway 1: on Pivotal Ventures and driving societal change

06:43 Takeaway 2: Investment in diversity initiatives under attack - what are the solutions?

11:32 Takeaway 3: Melinda French Gate’s $1B commitment, investment strategies & getting to a 'yes' as an LP

Full Episode with Erin:

🎙️Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/bdm-pivotal

🎞️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/rlnpoq9bgH8

About Pivotal Ventures

Pivotal ventures engage in strategic investments in funds and early-stage companies, aiming to accelerate social progress by putting more capital in the hands of women and people of color, unlocking new market-based solutions to social problems, and demonstrating that historically under-resourced founders and investors deliver market returns.

Learn more about Pivotal Ventures:

Pivotal Ventures | A Melinda French Gates Company

Investing | Pivotal Ventures

Breaking With Tradition

Melinda Gates: Here's Why I'm Committing $1 Billion to Promote Gender Equality

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