Should you bet on women CEOs? In this episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Patricia Lizarraga, Managing Partner of Hypatia Capital and the driving force behind the WCEO ETF, the first exchange-traded fund dedicated to investing in publicly traded U.S. companies led by female CEOs. We explore a fascinating question: Do companies led by women perform better? Patricia shares compelling data that suggests they doโand explains why. With decades of experience in finance and investment banking, she witnessed firsthand how women in leadership positions frequently faced greater obstacles in their ascent to the top. The result? Many of them are extraordinarily resilient and effective leaders. This episode isnโt just about investing; itโs about shifting the narrative around leadership, success, and financial empowerment. If youโre interested in supporting diversity in corporate leadership while making smart investment decisions, this conversation is for you. What Youโll Learn
โข Why companies led by female CEOs often outperform and what the data says
โข How investing in women-led businesses can create long-term impact
โข The ripple effect of leadership diversity and why it benefits everyoneโnot just women
โข How the WCEO ETF makes it easy to invest in companies with female CEOs
โข Patriciaโs personal journey and what sheโs learned about taking ownership of her career Why This Matters
Despite the progress made, women still hold only a small percentage of CEO positions in major corporations. Yet research consistently shows that diversity in leadership leads to better financial performance, stronger company culture, and greater innovation. Patriciaโs work is not just about creating investment opportunities; itโs about normalizing female leadership and giving more women a seat at the table. Episode Quote
"If you want your daughter to enter the workforce without her hands tied behind her back after you just spent half a million dollars to send her to college, it behooves you for there to be more women CEOs." โ Patricia Lizarraga How to Learn More and Invest
To learn more about Patricia and the WCEO ETF, visit wceoetf.com. You can also follow Patricia on LinkedIn, where she shares insights on women in leadership and the financial markets.
If youโre interested in investing, the WCEO ETF is available through major brokerage platforms like Schwab, E-Trade, Robinhood, and SoFi under the ticker WCEO. Listen and Subscribe
Find this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube and be sure to subscribe. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review. The more we amplify the success of women in leadership, the faster we create lasting change.
Visit my website, kerrysiggins.com, to explore my book, The Ownership Mindset, and get more leadership resources. Letโs connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok! Find Reflect Forward on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerrysiggins-reflectforward Find out more about my book here: https://kerrysiggins.com/the-ownership-mindset/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-siggins/
