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HOW WOMEN LEAD

When Women

are in positions of

Power & Influence,

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It is better for 

People, Profits,

the Planet.

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How Women Lead Our Movement Cover Photo

Our powerful community of accomplished women are passionate about gender equity. 

We are re-defining Women's Leadership in the 21st Century. Our 14,000 strong network of senior executives are claiming their seats in c-suites and corporate boardrooms and as general partners in venture capital firms. We believe that together, we can transform the way the world sees women leaders.

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HOW
WOMEN
LEAD.

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How Women Lead was instrumental in engineering support for the paradigm-shifting legislation (California SB-826 and AB-979) requiring parity in women and minority representation on corporate boards.

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The next game-changer was making venture investing accessible to women investors by reducing minimum investment amounts and providing early-stage capital for women founders.

The How Women Invest Fund I leverages the How Women Network  — entrepreneurs, technologists, industry experts, venture capitalists, investment bankers, and lawyers — for robust deal flow, rigorous due diligence, operational support, and strategic and compassionate board support.

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We are seen.

heard.

supported.

We are seen, heard, and supported. We have fun learning and sharing and taking action on some of the most urgent issues facing women, families, communities, & our planet.

We walk the talk.

Women of color make up over 75% of staff and 70% of the executive board, 

ensuring that the voices of these communities drive our organization's efforts.

How Women Lead CEO Julie Castro Abrams Our Movement

I'm Julie Castro Abrams -
Founder & CEO of How Women Lead.

Join the Most Influential Community of Leaders

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"I will always show up for How Women Lead because How Women Lead has always showed up for me."

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"Your Success is My Success – that is what I feel like every time I show up at a How Women Lead activity"

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"Julie and your team have really created something special here. I am very honored to be a part of your movement."

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"Collaboration is our collective superpower!"

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"I've never felt the way I felt this afternoon. It makes me proud to be part of this affinity group."

Women leaders from top global companies are passionate about our Community.

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