The Hurdle Rate

The Hurdle Rate

Hosted by the Investment Banking Institute’s first woman CEO, Emily Advani, The Hurdle Rate podcast is an opportunity to engage in important and enlightening conversations with women in finance, tech and business. The podcast aims to elevate and empower women in this space, bringing voice to the stories behind their successes.

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October 9, 2023 39 mins

According to Forbes, workplace diversity boosts creativity and innovation, leading to better decision-making and a more professionally enriching environment. But where does workplace diversity begin, especially when it comes to women? In a conversation with Kim Benedict, CEO and Co-founder of TalentMinded and Founder of Women in Tech Sales, we cover everything from recruiting and hiring practices to workplace culture, professional ...

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According to the World Resources Institute, scientists predict that up to 10 gigatonnes of CO2 will need to be removed annually from the atmosphere by 2050. Beth McDaniel and her company, Reactive Surfaces, have a technology that can be part of that solution. The company also has a variety of platform technologies aiding in solutions for other pressing problems, and Beth has solutions for staying motivated as an entrepreneur. Tune ...

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June 21, 2023 32 mins

What do bras and biotech have in common? Entrepreneur Carina Ramirez Cahan, co-founder of Cobalt Rose Company. Cahan's Cobalt Rose Company is amongst 42% of all businesses in the U.S. that are women-owned. Throughout her storied career, Cahan has taken numerous roads less traveled, especially by women. In this episode, Cahan takes us through the exciting twists and turns of her professional journey, and shares uniquely qualified in...

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June 6, 2023 24 mins

In a Harvard Business Review study, 33 of the 36 women interviewed raised confidence (or lack thereof) as a central factor obstructing their own and other women’s career progression. In this episode, executive and branding coach Limor Bergman Gross discusses building confidence and finding voice in the workplace specifically along less than traditional career paths.

 

Discover Limor's podcast, From a Woman to a Leader, and learn mo...

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April 27, 2023 30 mins

Can discomfort be the key to a happy future? In this episode, we hear from Cristina Ramirez, author of Empowered by Discomfort, about the 20% Power Principle of Discomfort as she explains how to use discomfort as a superpower especially in the context of motherhood and career. 

 

Connect with Cristina and learn more about her work at https://cristinamramirez.com/.

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January 24, 2023 25 mins

It is believed that the emotional frequency of enlightenment is 700+ Hz. In this episode, we hear from Katerina Levanttar about the importance of emotional intelligence and energy healing in both our personal and professional lives. Katerina is the founder of Healing Space, where she combines the knowledge of sound, meditation, yoga, talk therapy, empowerment coaching, NLP, manifestation techniques, emotional intelligence along wit...

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October 5, 2022 58 secs

COMING SOON! The Investment Banking Institute brings you The Hurdle Rate podcast. Hosted by IBI's first woman CEO, Emily Advani, The Hurdle Rate is an opportunity to engage in important and enlightening conversations with women in finance and business. The podcast aims to elevate and empower women in this space, bringing voice to the stories behind their successes.

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