Serena Williams To VCs: 'When You Invest in Women—The Returns Are There'
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 06 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Serena Williams' New Role: Serena Williams has been appointed as entrepreneur-in-residence at Reckitt, where she will support the Reckitt Catalyst initiative aimed at scaling 200 startups founded by women and underrepresented entrepreneurs by 2030, with a focus on health and hygiene solutions.
Investment in Women Entrepreneurs: Williams emphasizes the importance of investing in women-led startups, which yield better returns and create more jobs, while addressing the significant funding gap they face in venture capital.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
