A Healthy Disregard for the Impossible: Leading with Intuition, Innovation, and Impact

In this episode of Beyond Barriers, Naseem Sayani, Operating Advisor and Venture Partner, Fund III at How Women Invest, shares her powerful journey from consulting to venture capital, revealing how trusting her instincts has led her to make bold decisions in high-stakes environments. You’ll learn how Naseem’s ability to blend intuition with innovation has helped her identify game-changing founders and direct capital toward marginalized groups in venture capital.

Naseem shares insights into how her fund drives industry transformation through investments in women-led businesses across key sectors like women’s health, fintech, and sustainability. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or a leader navigating your career, Naseem’s story will inspire you to embrace uncertainty and lead with impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Trusting Your Gut: Learn how Naseem leans on intuition to identify ventures that are poised for success.
• Redefining Venture Capital: Discover how Naseem’s fund focuses on women-led businesses that are creating transformative change.
• Leadership and Innovation: Hear practical advice on balancing risk and innovation in early-stage investing.
• Empowering Female Founders: Gain insights into how Naseem is reshaping the future of venture capital by empowering marginalized entrepreneurs.