π©βπΌ Kim is a member of BMO for ten years: a company that is advancing females within the organization. 02:58
π§ Child of two teachers who wanted to live in Chicago: pursuing all opportunities and stumbled into finances. 03:53
π BMOβs Women in Fintech program: an incubator that creates opportunities for women. 06:57
π US-focused program that is virtually based with aΒ focus is on fintech and founded by a woman. 09:33
π² $5 billion in capital BMO dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs. 12:54
π³ Harming your credit score: using a vehicle like a credit card for financing a business is not a good idea. 13:38
β οΈ Women have a harder time promoting themselves and being transparent: have a personal connection with your lenders. 15:30
π― Donβt express your story as talking to a man if a woman sits in front of you. 16:17
π Can we ask for a female banker: tips on how to find financing for your company? 17:35
π Stories when men enter a bank vs when women enter a bank: changing dialogue and that narrative. 20:14
π Lots of companies support only women with non-profits: BMO helps all types of companies from the smallest to big ones. 24:19
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Do a little bit of research on BMO: why preparation, being intentional, and doing homework matter. 28:18
Links
π Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/kimliautaud (http://linkedin.com/in/kimliautaud)
π¦ BMO for women: www.bmoforwomen.com (https://bmoforwomen.com/)
π€ She Leads LIVE 2022: www.sheleadsmedia.com/conference-2022 (https://www.sheleadsmedia.com/conference-2022)
π« Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/she-leads-live-2022-registration-277779304377?
π― Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.com/
π§ Listen to womenβs podcasts on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com (http://www.sheleadspodcasts.com/)