101 Finance Leaders—Who Happen to Be Women is a spirited collection celebrating the journeys and achievements of remarkable women in finance. Over the years, these leaders have shared their stories on our platform, through audio episodes, newsletters, and blogs. Now, we’ve compiled their inspiring narratives into this print volume, showcasing their unique insights, challenges, and contributions to the financial world.
More than a book about career success, this anthology highlights the diverse paths these finance leaders have taken, offering inspiration and practical wisdom for aspiring leaders everywhere.
Perfect for finance professionals, students, and anyone interested in leadership and diversity, 101 Finance Leaders—Who Happen to Be Women aims to empower readers and ignite conversations about the evolving role of women in corporate finance.
101 FINANCE LEADERS
Featured CFOs Include:
Is finance really the “canary in the coal mine”?
Anisha Sood’s career journey is a testament to the vital role finance plays in the success of startups and large companies alike. From surviving the dotcom crash to navigating the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Sood’s perspective on finance has always been shaped by crisis and opportunity.
Her venture investing career revealed a truth: finance is often the first to signal whether a business is sustainable.
Think the CFO path is always predictable and linear?
This Women’s History Month, we spotlight CFO Lauren StClair Waugh of NerdWallet as part of our daily series from our new book 101 Finance Leaders – Who Happen to Be Women.
She began in engineering, pivoted to finance, then gained global insights while working abroad.