From witnessing economic disenfranchisement to pioneering a platform that uplifts women during life’s critical moments, Gerry Poirier journey is nothing short of inspiring. As the founder of AngelLink, Gerry shares how her financial background propelled her to create this unique crowdfunding platform, designed and powered by women to cater specifically to their needs. With women comprising 70% of users on crowdfunding platforms, AngelLink not only addresses basic human needs like medical costs and funerals but also aims to tap into the $3 trillion opportunity gap for women entrepreneurs. Join us as Gerry passionately talks about the mission to empower women, especially those in underserved communities, and bridge the economic imbalance they face.
Experience stories of resilience and triumph through the lens of AngelLink’s impact on real lives. From Katie’s victory over breast cancer to Terry’s recovery from severe burns and the Hurt family’s heartwarming journey of adopting 12 children, these narratives celebrate the spirit of community support. As we mark a milestone of 100,000 users, we envision expanding AngelLink’s services to include microloans, creating a global community where women can secure financial support for crises and entrepreneurial endeavors alike. Tune in to learn how you can be part of this movement, embodying the spirit of “America’s angels” in fostering connections and providing aid where it’s needed most.
Episode Highlights
The Market Opportunity and Challenges for Women
There is a staggering $3 trillion opportunity gap for women entrepreneurs, emphasizing the potential of AngelLink to tap into this market. With women making up 70% of crowdfunding platform users, AngelLink is strategically positioned to support these women as both organizers and donors. The episode underscores the unique challenges women face in securing funding for small businesses and how AngelLink is designed to bridge this gap, especially in underserved communities.
Vision for the Future: Expanding AngelLink’s Services
AngelLink’s ambitious vision for the future, includes plans to expand its services to include microloans. The goal is to create a global community where women can secure financial support for both crises and entrepreneurial endeavors. This expansion aims to foster a network of support that embodies the spirit of “America’s angels,” offering aid where it’s needed most.
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About Gerry:
A visionary thought leader and champion of female empowerment and financial equity, Gerry is a diversity change agent with agility born from over two decades of finance and FinTech experience with leadership roles at Credit Suisse, Lazard Freres, and Equity Growth Partners. A catalyst for positive impact with a passion for advancing women in financial equity and inclusion, Gerry founded AngeLink with a vision to bring innovative solutions to social change through life-changing technology. AngeLink is creating a safer, more trusted crowdfunding community powered by women to close the gap on gender-based economic disparity. Member Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women, Mindshare Award recipient most promising CEO of high growth, tech startup, The Female Founders Collective, National Association of Women Business Owners. Founder, AngeLink Community Foundation. BA University of Pennsylvania, Concentration in Marketing from Wharton School of Business.
