From Hollywood producer to venture capital advocate — Catherine Gray is on a mission to close the funding gap for women and ignite a global movement through film, books, and bold action.
Catherine Gray CEO of She Angel Investors, Executive Producer of the movie, Show Her The Money as well as Host of the Podcast Invest In Her, shares how she’s turning the tide on a staggering statistic: women receive just 2% of venture capital funding. In this insightful episode, she reveals how her award-winning film Show Her the Money is educating women on the power of venture capital, shifting mindsets about wealth, and inspiring women to invest in each other.
From producing movies to launching the She Angels Foundation, Catherine has spent her career spotlighting women founders and connecting them to the resources they need to scale. She discusses why finding “your people” is critical in fundraising, the overlooked opportunities in underserved communities, and the massive wealth transfer heading into women’s hands. Her approach blends storytelling with actionable strategies, proving that doing good and making a profit are not mutually exclusive.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a future investor, or simply curious about how money can be a tool for change, Catherine’s story will challenge your thinking and inspire you to take action.
Ready to learn how investing in women can change the world? Tune in to hear Catherine Gray’s bold vision for funding the future.
Chapters
📊 02:55 Show Her the Money: The "moviement" helping to make venture capital more accessible and exciting for women
💡 11:40 Finding the right investors who see your vision instead of convincing the wrong ones
💖 15:01 Nonprofit investing is important, but investing in for-profit women and making good money from it is also a way to do great things for the world
📚 17:36 Go learn about investing! Starting small with angel investing and learn by doing
💵 20:58 IRA or other pension funds are an underutilized way to start making alternative investments
🎓 24:25 Inspiring young women to consider venture capital as a career path
🤝 27:17 Why underserved communities must be at the decision-making table as investors
♻️ 29:48 The cycle of getting investments and investing back in your own people
🎬 31:50 Building a movement with live and virtual screenings to spark action
📖 35:32 Launching the Show Her the Money book and combining screenings with book events
Links
Website: https://showherthemoneymovie.com
Instagram: instagram.com/showherthemoney
Facebook: facebook.com/ShowHerTheMoney
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/catherinelgray
Email address: catherine@sheangelinvestors.com
Check out Catherine Gray’s website and follow her on social media to learn more about investing in women and joining the Show Her the Money movement.
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