In this milestone 100th episode of Women on Wealth, Julina Ogilvie is joined by Bella Ghassemi Smith, Head of the Aurora Tech Award and host of The Day I… podcast. Bella shares her compelling journey from corporate venture capital to leading a global initiative that empowers women tech founders in emerging markets. Together, they explore the barriers women face in tech and entrepreneurship—from language access to lack of representation—and how Aurora Tech is reshaping what support really looks like for female founders around the world.Show Highlights:03:47 – “If the table isn’t built for you, build a new one”: Aurora’s mission05:48 – Why access—not just funding—is the true game-changer08:03 – 2,000 applicants, 173,000 lives impacted10:41 – The overlooked challenge: language as a barrier to entrepreneurship12:44 – Creating visibility, community, and culturally relevant support19:23 – Bella’s path from apathy burnout to purpose-driven leadership24:56 – InDrive’s bold goal: Positively impact 1 billion people by 203027:25 – The pattern recognition problem in venture capitalConnect with Julina Ogilvie:WebsiteYouTubeLinkedInEmail- [email protected] to Aurora Tech Award: https://www.auroratechaward.com/The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. The statements and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the author. PWP cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any statements or data. For current PWP information, please visit the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with PWP’s CRD #290180

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