The Power of Diverse Leadership in Driving Billion-Dollar Growth w/ SISTAFUND, Korelya Capital, Xtramile, & Dell Technologies

In this insightful episode, we sit down with industry leaders dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for women in the venture capital realm. From the evolving investment landscape in Europe, strategies for securing funding, and the power of diverse leadership in driving billion-dollar growth — we’ve covered it all.  With firsthand accounts from these funders and founders who are driving the future, get ready for actionable insights on how to navigate the startup ecosystem, overcome biases, and how to create a more inclusive future for innovation and capital. Timestamps / Key Takeaways 0:00 - Intro 03:56 - Fleur Pellerin: former French minister turned investor; current state of women in venture capital and French ecosystem 07:29 - Tatiana Jama: from an exited founder to SISTAFUND; data-driven insights on funding disparities and progress made 12:53 - Stephanie Nenta: founder driving the future with AI; challenges faced by women founders and structural biases in investment decisions 16:19 - Liz Matthews: corporate supporting diversity initiatives; why diversity in leadership is a winning strategy 18:42 - Difficulties faced while diversifying portfolio; Le French Tech and incentives as solutions 22:38 - The role of institutional investors & policymakers in solving the gender gap in funding 26:22 - Overcoming biases: strategies for fundraising & growth 29:58 - Leveraging AI and tech to drive long-term impact 31:45 - Audience Q&A 46:47 - Final takeaways and calls to action for funders and founders Panelists: Fleur Pellerin  Former Minister of Culture of France Founder & Managing Partner, Korelya Capital Stephanie Nenta Mbianda Directrice Générale & Co-Founder, Xtramile Liz Matthews  Senior Vice President, Brand and Advertising, Dell Technologies Tatiana Jama Founder & Managing Partner, SISTAFUND Moderator: Sarah Chen-Spellings Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Beyond The Billion Read Full Recap:  https://beyondthebillion.com/the-billion-dollar-brew-paris-edition/ - PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondollarmoves FOLLOW SARAH: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahchenglobal X/Twitter: https://x.com/sarahchenglobal

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Lead, build, and invest better. Join us as we hit the streets globally to uncover billion dollar ventures of unicorn founders & funders. In venture, every move can make—or break—a billion-dollar outcome. Hosted by Sarah Chen-Spellings, award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and venture insider, Billion Dollar Moves pulls back the curtain on the strategies, stumbles, and breakout moments that define the world’s most iconic companies. From boardroom power plays to investor backchannels, you’ll hear the untold stories behind iconic companies like YouTube, Canva, and Vimeo, and go inside the minds of those moving capital at firms like Sequoia, Lightspeed, and beyond. Whether you're chasing your first $10M—or your next billion—this show is your front-row seat to how the smartest founders and funders win. Think raw, unfiltered, no-BS insight—designed to help you move faster, smarter, and bolder. Billion Dollar Moves is proud to be part of the Hubspot Podcast Network with 10 million downloads a month as a group.