Carolyn Rodz
Co-Founder & CEO Hello Alice
Carolyn Rodz, a three-time award-winning entrepreneur from Bolivia, is the co-founder and CEO of Hello Alice, a free platform that provides business owners with access to funding, networks, and services through data-driven technology. Hello Alice supports over a million companies globally, building one of the largest entrepreneurial communities in the U.S. Carolyn has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine's "17 Women to Watch," named Hispanic CEO of the Year by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and testified before the U.S. Congressional House Small Business Committee. She has also co-chaired Houston's Women and Minority Small Business Task Force and been featured in major outlets like Inc., Forbes, and Fortune.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: Unlocking and Accelerating Funding for Women and Diverse Founders in Fintech
The lack of funding for female and diverse founders remains a significant issue in the fintech industry, hindering innovation and diversity. Addressing this gap is crucial for fostering an inclusive ecosystem that drives growth and equity. In this session, we will explore strategies to improve funding access for women and diverse founders in fintech. Discussions will cover actionable steps to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in fintech funding, including successful initiatives and best practices. Join this panel to gain insights into creating a more inclusive funding environment and learn how to support and accelerate the growth of diverse founders in the fintech space.
Wednesday 12 March 13:00 - 13:40 Hall C - Expo
Financing Fintech’s Future
The lack of funding for female and diverse founders remains a significant issue in the fintech industry, hindering innovation and diversity. Addressing this gap is crucial for fostering an inclusive ecosystem that drives growth and equity. In this session, we will explore strategies to improve funding access for women and diverse founders in fintech. Discussions will cover actionable steps to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in fintech funding, including successful initiatives and best practices. Join this panel to gain insights into creating a more inclusive funding environment and learn how to support and accelerate the growth of diverse founders in the fintech space.
Hall C - Expo US/Pacific
