The 100 Women in Finance LaunchMe Mentorship Program is a comprehensive development and advocacy initiative that helps connect career-ready students to professionals and industry firms.
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LaunchMe is a 6-month mentorship program focusing on four key areas: Career Opportunities and Advancement, Professional Network, Personal Brand and Essential Career Skills, Business Acumen. Mentees create a development plan to prepare for the beginning of their career journey. Professionals, in addition to helping others develop competencies, utilize and enhance leadership skills which may better position themselves for advancement.
Mentors and mentees participate in both 1:1 and group meetings focused on industry and self-development skills that are relevant to both students and professionals.
Program commitment is 2-3 hours per month.
Mentee Benefits
- Explore how personal values and aspirations align with career interests and opportunities
- Identify the tools and skills needed to be successful within the LaunchMe framework encompassing the four key areas of focus
- Utilize a development plan as an accelerator to customize early career steps
Mentor Benefits
- Further develop and explore leadership skills and enhance emotional intelligence
- Gain experience addressing diverse career needs by mentoring individuals outsideone’s organization
- Share insight through the lens of real-life experiences and lessons learned
- Opportunity to guide career-ready students and advocate for new talent entering the industry
Corporate Partner
- Hands-on experience for managers addressing diverse needs of individuals, providing guidance on professional development and recognizing the importance of empathy when managing people and teams
- Opportunities for professionals to further develop management style and leadership attributes to be leveraged in a corporate environment
- Access to career-ready candidates to meet hiring needs and promote internship and full-time job opportunities
How to Get Involved
For Information on opportunities to sponsor the 100WF LaunchMe Mentorship program or collaborate on mentorship initiatives, please contact us here.
Summary of the LaunchMe 2024 Program
In the 2024 cohort, there were 100 pairs of mentors/mentees across the Americas, APAC and EMEA. In addition we have a Professional Committee and a Student Committee with participants around the globe. See committee members listed below.
The participants reflect on current developments in the industry and the impact on career opportunities, such as:
- Business Acumen
- Empowerment
- Networking
- Personal Brand
- Professionalism and Communication
- Transaction Life Cycle and Key Terms in Finance
- Value of Professional Organizations
“Our relationship has gone beyond typical coffee chats; it’s the personal connection that made it truly impactful. I could bring all my concerns and uncertainties to her, knowing she would listen without judgment. Her experience and “can-do” spirit have been a constant source of inspiration, encouraging me to work even harder toward my career goals”.
Additional background on our mentors
- Region: Mentors from 16 countries help create a welcoming space for young women.
- Experience: Mentors range from 3 to over 25 years of experience representing a variety of sectors and functional roles within financial services. They leverage each other to make connections for their mentees across banking, trading, portfolio management, wealth management, research, fintech, sustainability, private equity, and venture capital.
- 40% of our Mentors have Certifications, like CFA, CPA, and CAIA
- Mentor’s business units across firms varied widely, offering our Mentees exposure in Sales, Trading, Investor Relations, and more.
“I owe a special thanks to my incredible mentor. Her wisdom and kindness have left a profound impact on me. She’s shared so much more than just industry expertise; she’s opened doors to new connections and conversations that have helped me clarify my goals and recognize where my strengths might fit best”.
“The opportunity to meet and connect with influential leaders and professionals in the finance industry has been instrumental in broadening my network. The interactions and discussions at these events have not only been intellectually stimulating but have also provided me with a broader perspective on the industry.”
“100WF has helped me immensely while kick-starting my professional career. Being paired with a mentor has given me the resources to navigate through job applications, interviews, and networking opportunities. I’ve learned so much during my time as a mentee and have been so grateful for all that 100WF continues to prepare me for.”
Events
Upcoming LaunchMe Events
LaunchMe Committee Members
LaunchMe25 Professional Committee
Global Director, LaunchMe
Debbie Bigman
Americas
Emily Alejos
Americas
Devika Das
APAC
Carrie DiLauro
Americas
Joseph Bello
EMEA
Sarah Gannon
EMEA
Eleri Rhidian
EMEA
Abbe Serphos
Americas
Alli Spargo
EMEA
Heather Turner
Americas/Cayman Islands
Shannon Zheng
APAC
LaunchMe25 Mentee Committee
Chair
Sapphire Proctor
EMEA (Dublin)
Vice Chair
Vedika Duboliya
Americas (Utah)
Regional Rep
Efsa Aktay
APAC (Hong Kong)
Committee Advisor
Abby Copeland
APAC (China)
Regional Rep
Maggie Ching
Americas (San Francisco)
Regional Rep
Anastasiia Klimova
Americas (New York)
Committee Advisor
Abby Glezer
Americas (Pittsburgh)
Regional Rep
Victoria O’Tool
Americas (Alabama)
Regional Rep
Ashley Siziba
EMEA (Harare)
Regional Rep
Rebecca Tang
Americas (New Jersey)
Regional Rep
Kayla Tarliman
APAC (Hong Kong)
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