The Purse Podcast

Angelika Hernández Dorendorf is a wealth advisor and coach for ultra-high-net-worth families. She spent twenty years in Swiss private banking, advising families at Credit Suisse, UBS and the family office Marcuard Heritage. At Credit Suisse she created WIN, the Women Investment Network, workshops for women from some of Latin America's wealthiest families. Today she is the creator of the WIN Method, a framework built on three pillars, Head, Heart and Voice, that helps women build wealth, identity and legacy. Born in Caracas into a German family and based in Zurich, she is a mother of four, founder of the Swiss NGO NextGen4Impact and author of the children's book The Magical Money Garden. Her new book, Unleash Your Wealth Within, comes out on 8 March 2027.We cover the following in our conversation:00:00 Welcome and guest intro01:54 Angelika’s origin story03:52 The Head-Heart-Voice framework05:01 Family patterns across generations06:54 Finding your voice09:08 The 'Silent Tax ' explained12:42 Teaching kids money skills14:31 Limiting beliefs and conditioning18:02 Why two pillars aren’t enough20:02 Is the financial services industry ready for women?26:42 Money conversations in relationships27:27 Financial abuse and a safety fund28:42 Budgeting and emergency savings29:52 Finding your voice with money32:14 Inner voice daily practices34:21 Speak up at work and home38:27 Impact investing and women42:15 Teaching kids money purpose48:29 Why every women needs an emergency fund****

Lindy Claassen is a Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Planner at Brown Shipley, part of Quintet Private Bank, with more than a decade of experience in financial planning across South Africa and the UK. She began her career with Old Mutual in South Africa before moving to the UK, where she went on to work with Quilter Private Client Advisers and Balance Wealth Planning before joining Brown Shipley.Today, Lindy advises individuals and families on complex financial planning, with particular experience in retirement, estate and succession planning. Lindy is particularly interested in how the relationship between women and wealth is evolving, as more women become wealth creators, investors and capital allocators.We cover the following in our conversation:0:00 Welcome 01:49 Lindy’s early money story05:36 The 'Great Wealth Transfer' shift09:30 How wealth management firms adapt14:59 Who women clients are now18:40 From saving to investing21:16 Purpose beyond returns24:37 Angel investing 30:28 Legacy and tax planning33:09 The future of women and capital35:56 Final thoughts

 Marianne Abib-Pech, an international finance executive, investor, and author. Marianne previously led the strategic repositioning and expansion of Shell Aviation, a $30 billion global business, and went on to found LTF Partners and co-found Transitions First.She is now leading the development of a new industrial capital platform targeting $300 million to support the commercialisation and scale-up of industrial deep tech.Marianne is also the author of The FT Guide to Leadership. We cover the following in our conversation:2:30 – Non-obvious patterns investors miss about industrial vs. software value creation (the "J curve")5:12 – Why industrial investing requires underwriting an entire system, not just a technology8:36 – Case study: AgriLoops, going from pilot to physical plant10:55 – Where traditional VC breaks down for long-cycle, capital-intensive sectors14:26 – The funding architecture problem and how to redesign it17:11 – "Bits vs. atoms": the shift back toward industrial/physical investment22:47 – Geopolitics: US-Iran, Russia, supply chain fragmentation reshaping capital flows27:30 – Europe's opportunity to lead in industrial deep tech32:10 – Lessons from Shell Aviation: process discipline, security of supply, collaboration over competition35:53 – M&A in frontier markets: risk vs. perception of risk, pattern recognition over "intuition"46:02 – The GE furnace analogy for continuous industrial systems46:17 – Where AI creates real defensible value in physical industries (and where capital is mis-priced)50:32 – Leadership in an age of AI and geopolitical uncertainty51:35 – "It's courage" , one-word definition of leadership today55:24 – Women in investing and cognitive diversity in deep tech58:30 – Closing question: what's systematically underestimated — society's capacity to build60:54 – Final thoughts***

Sana Kapadia is Chief Catalyst at Heading for Change, investing in solutions that advance climate, nature, biodiversity and gender equality. Her career has spanned gender and climate finance, impact investing and equity research. She is focused on leveraging capital as a tool for social change and to support deep and intersectional systemic shifts. We cover the following in our conversation:00:00 Welcome 01:44 Heading for Change mission04:51 Why gender lens matters08:41 Suzanne Biegel legacy12:18 Understanding the 2X Challenge14:33 From niche to mainstream18:54 Climate and gender nexus25:25 Inner work of systems change29:44 Generational shifts in capital32:02 Care economy as infrastructure36:08 Measuring inclusion and impact38:46 ESG and DEI backlash41:33 Staying the course together44:54 Redesigning finance for equity.****The reports mentioned in this episode are:Heading for Change Insights ReportsInvestment Toolkit & GuidanceOther  climate and gender Tools, ResourcesClimate & gender investing overviewToolsMetricsGender care and climate rubric Project Catalyst & SAGECriterion reportPivotal care economy report***

Triin Linamagi is the Founding Partner of Arãya Sie Fund, an early-stage venture fund backing the next generation of women-led businesses in the UK and Europe. The fund invests at the pre-seed and seed stage across healthcare, climate, fintech, and deeptech/AI.She is also the Founder and CEO of Sie Ventures, an angel syndicate and capital platform. Sie Ventures improves access to high-quality investment opportunities for angel investors while supporting women founders through dedicated programs to help them fund and scale their ventures.Triin brings over a decade of investment experience across multiple venture capital funds. Prior to her career in VC, she spent several years as a founder and operator building technology companies, giving her a unique dual perspective as both investor and entrepreneur.00:00 Guest intro02:07 Smart menstrual cup investment04:43 Why Emm matters for health08:18 Founder origin and team10:20 VC blind spots in femtech13:46 Co-investing and role models18:19 Launching Araya Sie Fund22:29 Fund structure and community26:12 British Business Bank investment 28:35 AI and deep tech gap34:40 Fixing the capital system39:26 Closing thoughts.****

Dr Georgia Fleet is a scientist turned entrepreneur on a mission to tackle one of healthcare's most persistent challenges: hospital-acquired infections. She founded Zonova on International Women's Day in 2023 and is as CEO & Co-Founder. A materials scientist by training, Georgia spotted how medical devices drive hospital infections, and how few commercial solutions exist to address it. Three years on, the company's Z-ROS® antimicrobial materials platform is in active commercial discussions with global device manufacturers to make hospital-acquired infections a problem of the past. Georgia is a 2024/25 Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award winner, named Most Disruptive at Women in Tech EU 2025 and was listed #1 in TechRound's Top 50 Women in Startups & Tech in 2026 - recognising her commitment to impact, innovation, and women in STEM. We cover the following in our conversation:01:59 Why hospital infections persist04:40 Breakthrough: The "aha" moment06:50 Pivot to platform model08:25 Founder market fit11:05 Fundraising reality check17:20 Pitching platform and hiring CCO19:43 Women investors 27:30 Fundraising experience30:06 IP and impact strategy31:44 Looking ahead: Ten year vision33:51 Advice for new women investors36:38 Final thoughts

Abby Davisson is an award-winning Fortune 200 leader-turned-author and entrepreneur. Prior to founding the Money and Love Institute, her social impact career included nearly a decade at global retailer Gap Inc., where she served as president of the Gap Foundation and co-founded the company’s employee resource group for working parents. Abby’s prior professional experience includes strategy-focused roles across the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as a stint (alongside her day job) as an alumni career advisor and coach at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Abby holds a BA from Yale University and an MBA and MA in Education from Stanford University. We cover the following in our conversation:02:37 Why focus on money and love?08:09 A lesson learned the hard way10:46 Why decisions feel zero sum12:57 Clarity and the "Five Cs"16:41 Scenario 1: choosing a mate23:09 Scenario 2: family and career34:54 Scenario 3: breakup or divorce39:02 Courage and better communication44:46 Final advice.****

Shaz Bishop is a wealth manager at RBC Brewin Dolphin. With over 21 years of expertise in financial services, Shaz advises private clients on comprehensive wealth strategies, including tax-efficient investments, pension planning, inheritance tax mitigation, trusts, and international investments. Her holistic approach empowers individuals and families to navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.Beyond her advisory role, Shaz is a dedicated advocate for financial literacy and women’s empowerment in wealth management. As a mother to two young daughters, she champions diversity and inclusion in the industry, striving to create a future where equitable representation is the norm. She’s passionate about educating underserved communities and breaking down barriers to financial access, ensuring the next generation inherits a more inclusive financial ecosystem.We cover the following in our conversation:02:22 Money origins story03:24 Cash ISA changes explained05:04 Women and investing shift08:05 Retirement barriers for women10:37 Choosing the right adviser11:45 One size policy limits13:50 Cashflow planning tool15:18 Risk and advice framing17:57 Reviews and life events18:59 Family planning and pensions22:37 Measuring success beyond markets24:02 Industry gaps and wealth transfer26:54 Closing ***

Kirsty Gibson is an Investment Manager in the US Equity Growth Team and has been a portfolio decision maker since 2016. She joined Baillie Gifford in 2012 and became a partner in 2025. Prior to joining the US Equity Growth Team, Kirsty also spent several years in the small and large-cap global equities departments. She graduated MA (Hons) in Economics in 2011 and MSc in Carbon Management in 2012, both from the University of Edinburgh.We cover the following in our conversation:01:57 Kirsty’s path to investing04:49 Why culture matters in growth06:52 Foundational vs created culture09:27 When founders return11:47 Architecting culture on purpose14:49 Shopify’s AI pivot19:06 Stripe’s culture in execution20:47 Acquiring Bridge and the opportunity in stablecoins 22:38 AI shockwaves and market panic29:31 What winners look like by 203031:34 Final takeaways.See: "The cultural architects: how great founders shape exceptional companies in changing times", written by Kirsty Gibson. ***

Amy Diehl, PhD, is an award-winning information technology leader, currently serving as Chief Information Officer at Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA. She is also a gender equity researcher and author of the new book Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work. Her writing has appeared in numerous scholarly journal articles and book chapters as well as in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Ms. Magazine. She is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and lawsuit expert witness. Her passion is universal gender equality so that society and organisations can thrive and women can succeed.We cover the following:01:50 Defining gender bias02:52 How gender bias affects money and power05:15 Six barriers overview06:11 Male privilege and constraints07:20 Support and devaluation08:36 Hostility (including female hostility)13:35 Acquiescence and opting out16:19 Business case and examples21:00 Leadership accountability and ERGs22:44 Measuring bias 24:44 Gender bias incident example26:55 Don’t internalise gender bias29:13 Build support networks30:06 Toxic workplaces33:15 Leaders must own change34:03 Stories that wake up leaders36:59 Male norms and work design39:24 Allies taking action40:45 LinkedIn as safe space43:29 Kamala Harris double standards48:21 Progress and hope.***