I am joined this week by the incredible Patricia Lizaraga. Patricia is not only the Founder of Hypatia Capital but also a passionate advocate for women in leadership, particularly female CEOs. Today, we dive deep into her journey from growing up in Lima, Peru during a military dictatorship to becoming a pioneer in investing in women-led businesses.

Patricia shares how her early entrepreneurial spirit emerged in high school, where she organized unprecedented events and discovered her ability to “build the world you want to live in.” She reflects on her Yale education, where she started sororities against opposition, and her path through investment banking that eventually led her to launch Hypatia Capital in 2007 with the mission of having more female clients, investors, and colleagues.

Listen as Patricia talks about her 20-year journey building Hypatia Capital, from hosting exclusive CEO seminars to creating the WCO ETF, a publicly-traded fund focused on women-led companies. She shares her vision for equal opportunity in corporate leadership and her belief that investing in women CEOs is a powerful lever for change. Patricia’s story demonstrates how financial power can be leveraged to create meaningful impact and a more balanced business world.