Astia levels the investment playing field for women entrepreneurs. Astia achieves its mission by providing inclusive teams access to capital, through a Venture Fund and an Angel Network, and expertise, through the Astia Expert Sift program which leverages the wisdom of a 5,000+ global community of advisors.
Lauren Goyette is a relationship coach, sexuality educator, writer, podcast host, and speaker who helps women and couples reconnect with desire, intimacy, and emotional connection through understanding and curiosity of how desire evolves. Through coaching, education, and evidence-informed resources, she creates shame-free spaces where people can better understand
Georgina Colman is the founder of Purpl, a UK-based members-only discount platform created specifically for disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions. Her motivation was deeply personal - having experienced disability firsthand, she understood the hidden financial pressure that comes with it, and recognised a gap
Margaret Watts Romney is an executive communication coach, author, and former professional cellist who has spent 10,000+ hours helping high-knowledge professionals close the gap between what they know and who needs to understand. She has coached over 100 TEDx speakers and led communication training for engineers, security teams,
Halimah Basheer is a community leader, violence prevention advocate, and Executive Director of The BUILD Program and the Professional Community Intervention Training Institute (PCITI). Guided by a lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and community empowerment, she has dedicated her career to advancing strategies that promote healing, prevent violence, strengthen families,
