Numbers don’t lie. Inclusive and diverse firms are more successful. McKinsey research based on 2019 data found that businesses in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 25% more likely to have above-average profitability.
The Nexo team is proud to have nurtured individuals with diverse backgrounds – from seasoned Wall Street bankers to self-taught computer science prodigies. Nearly 300 equally talented individuals at Nexo are reshaping the crypto industry from the ground up.
The world of finance is still widely considered a male-dominated industry. To debunk this myth, earlier this year Nexo decided to not only exhibit at the world’s largest Fintech event, Money 20/20, but to also support and participate in RiseUp – an initiative for gender inclusivity in leadership, which is about unlocking the next steps in your career, no matter what stage you are at. The program has helped more than 150 female professionals enhance their leadership skills, gain confidence and take their careers to the next level. Over half of the RiseUp mentees have received a promotion/moved into a more senior role since they joined the program and 82% felt the RiseUp network helped progress their career.
We chose none other than Tatiana Metodieva, CFA – Nexo’s Head of Corporate Finance and Investments – to mentor an aspiring female Fintech professional during this year’s RiseUp edition. Tatiana, who boasts more than 12 years of leadership and hands-on experience with a dedicated focus on the commercial banking and Fintech sectors, is just one of many talented women in our team leading products and global operations. As such, Metodieva believes that countless career opportunities exist for women, especially in the crypto space.
Despite findings that men are more than twice as likely as women (16% compared to 7%) to invest in cryptocurrencies, there are increasingly more women developing the core technology, creating the design, and building brands in the digital assets industry. It’s a much less pronounced gender gap that we believe will have a spillover effect and gradually bring millions of women into crypto as both creators and investors.
Women at Nexo are living proof that the future of finance is no longer just in the hands of men.
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Chris Munch is a professional cryptocurrency and blockchain writer with a background in software businesses, and has been involved in marketing within the cryptocurrency space. With a passion for innovation, Chris brings a unique and insightful perspective to the world of crypto and blockchain. Chris has a deep understanding of the economic, psychological, marketing and financial forces that drive the crypto market, and has made a number of accurate calls of major shifts in market trends. He is constantly researching and studying the latest trends and technologies, ensuring that he is always up-to-date on the latest developments in the industry. Chris’ writing is characterized by his ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to a wide audience of readers.
