Jessica Jackley is Founder and CEO Profounder. Prior to ProFounder, Jessica cofounded and served as CMO of Kiva, the world’s first peer-to-peer microlending platform. Since its launch in 2005, Kiva has facilitated over $200M in loans, connecting lenders and entrepreneurs in 209 countries. Jessica is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a 2011 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and serves as an active board member on several organizations including Opportunity International, the International Museum of Women, and Allowance for Good. Currently a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University’s Center for Philanthropy and Civil Society, Jessica has also taught Global Entrepreneurship at the Marshall School of Business at USC. You can find Jessica on Twitter @jessicajackley
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Jane Wurwand, FITE: Women Be Fierce with Your Own Reality!
Video interview with Jane Wurwand, Founder FITE. Jane is the Founder and Owner of Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institute post graduate training centers. In January 2011, through her foundation and in partnership with Kiva.org, Jane launched a global initiative to empower women worldwide called FITE – Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship. The first microlending Web site that solely focuses on women entrepreneurs, FITE will help a minimum of 25,000 women to start or grow a business in over 57 countries around the world. You can find FITE on Twitter @joinFITE