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Isabelle Freidheim

Founder and managing partner of Athena Capital, an investment fund focusing on pre-IPO technology companies. She is also the youngest chairman of a publicly traded company in the U.S. and recognized among Inc''s 250 Female Founders in 2024.

Top 5 podcasts with Isabelle Freidheim

Ranked by the Snipd community
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 10min

#85: Isabelle Freidheim, Founder of Athena Capital — The benefits of being an only child, creating opportunities for women in finance, and unlocking hidden talent

Isabelle Freidheim, founder of Athena Capital and the youngest chairman of a publicly traded company in the U.S., shares her inspiring journey. She discusses the unique challenges women face in finance and the importance of creating opportunities through SPACs. Freidheim emphasizes the benefits of empowering women in leadership roles and shares personal anecdotes of overcoming self-doubt. Her early entrepreneurial experiences shaped her innovative approach to investment, highlighting the value of resilience and collaboration in building successful, women-led teams.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 41min

Banks, EVs and More: Industries With Most at Stake in Election

Mark Niquette, a Bloomberg News reporter, highlights which industries are most at risk in the upcoming election, including banks and electric vehicles. Kim Henriksson, CFO at EQT Partners, shares insights on IPO valuations tied to geopolitical risks. Isabelle Freidheim from Athena Capital sheds light on market uncertainties surrounding these IPOs. Finally, Sarah Ponczek, a financial advisor at UBS, discusses how the election's outcome will shape investment strategies. Tune in for a lively discussion on how politics and economics intertwine!
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Jul 22, 2024 • 9min

SEC’s Over-Regulation Hurting IPOs

Isabelle Freidheim, CEO at Athena, discusses how the SEC is hindering IPOs. They explore the rise of SPACs as IPO alternatives and the challenges faced by cash-burning companies. Insights on SEC regulations, transparency, and safeguarding retail investors.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 18min

Investing in China, 2024 Outlook for Initial Public Offerings

Ben Harburg discusses investing in China, focusing on arbitrage opportunities and growth pockets in areas such as cross-border e-commerce, technology chip companies, and domestic travel. Isabelle Freidheim shares insights on the IPO outlook for 2024, including analysis of stock prices, Chinese trade shift, and the state of the IPO market with a backlog of companies waiting to go public.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 41min

Fed Shift Rates Debate From ‘How High’ to ‘How Long’

Molly Smith and Ira Jersey discuss the latest US economic news and Fed policy. Isabelle Freidheim explains the goldmine of emerging markets for publicly traded companies. Joel Weber talks about the threat of war with China in Taiwan's next election. Lisa Erickson discusses the equity market and wealthy investor concerns.