Why Women in Open Finance?
Under the leadership of OpenFinity co-founder and President Laura Heritage, Women in Open Finance is a new group essentially for promoting gender diversity and inclusion in an industry historically dominated by men.
By fostering a dedicated space for women in open finance, we can empower women to share their experiences, challenges, and successes, thereby inspiring others and promoting a more balanced representation in leadership roles.
Join our group today!
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Throughout my career, I've witnessed the immense value that diversity brings to the tech and finance industries.
I want to put in place a framework that didn't exist when I was coming up through the male-dominated ranks.
With the founding of the Women in Open Finance community, we aim to create a platform where women can connect, support each other, and thrive.
We need to help the next generation of women leaders navigate and lift them up. Together, we will break barriers, foster innovation, and inspire future generations of women leaders in open finance.
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Past Events
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Unlocking Opportunities for Women in Open Finance
Networking
Providing a platform for women to connect, share experiences, and build professional networks, which can lead to career advancement and collaboration opportunities.
Mentorship
Promoting mentorship programs, where experienced professionals can guide and support newcomers, fostering growth and development within the field.
Upskilling
Hosting workshops, webinars, and training sessions to help women develop the technical and leadership skills.
Addressing Unique Challenges
Challenges: addressing specific challenges faced by women, such as work-life balance and gender bias. This community can provide a supportive environment to address these issues and develop strategies to overcome them.
Our Mentorship Program
While this program is not paid, and operates on a pro-bono basis, the role of a mentor provides an opportunity to give back, empower the next generation of women in open finance, and make a lasting impact on their careers.
Mentors will gain personal fulfillment, expand their professional networks, and enhance their leadership and coaching skills in a supportive community.
Within the limit of our capacity, OpenFinity will cover the cost for each approved mentor to participate in one coaching session with a professional coach
Meet Our Executive Coach
Nathalie is an accomplished executive coach with a broad range of experience across multiple industries. Over the course of her career, she has provided guidance and support to CEOs and C-Suite executives at all stages of their professional journeys, from start-up to Fortune 500. Her expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including Technology, Entertainment, Digital Media, Video Games, Healthcare, Professional Services, and Non-Profit. Nathalie's success as a coach is due in large part to her own extensive leadership experience. She has held global Chief Marketing Officer and General Management roles at some of the world's most prestigious entertainment companies, including Disney, ESPN and Sony Pictures. Before coaching, Nathalie held leadership positions at Sony Pictures and Disney/ESPN. At Sony, she ran two TV networks. At Disney/ESPN, Nathalie was SVP of Marketing and responsible for the marketing of over 40 brands across a variety of media channels. Nathalie has also excelled in the world of digital marketing and e-commerce, serving as CMO for Edmunds.com and GM/CMO at Xsolla, a $3 billion leader in the video games and payments processing space. In these roles, she was responsible for driving global revenue growth.
Nathalie Trouillot
Executive Coach & Strategic Advisory to Visionary C-Suite Leaders Driving Transformation and Growth
Our Current Mentors
Anneke Covel
Global Chief Privacy Officer (retired)
American Express
Zoe Strickland
Senior Fellow
Future of Privacy Forum
Nicole Klein
VP, Open Finance
MX
Tara M Edmonds
Senior Vice President and Enterprise Payments Strategy Leader
SouthState Bank, N.A.
Find the Right Mentor To Support
Your Growth
Our mentorship program is designed to help you take the next step in your career with the guidance of experienced mentors who have been trained in three key focus areas: Impact, Influence, and Growth. As a mentee, you'll select the area that best aligns with your goals and outline what you hope to achieve over the next 9-12 months. Based on your selection, we will match you with a mentor who can provide personalized support and insights.
We have a limited number of mentee slots available, and while we strive to pair everyone, mentorship matches will be made as mentors become available. To expand this opportunity, we are actively seeking sponsors to help us train more mentors. If your organization is interested in supporting this initiative, please contact Laura Heritage
Mentee Focus Areas
1. Impact:
Making a Meaningful Difference
This focus area will help you refine your vision, align your goals with your values, and create a lasting impact in your career and community. Your mentor will guide you in defining what impact means to you, building strategies for meaningful change, and effectively communicating your vision to inspire others. Together, you’ll explore ways to measure and sustain the impact you want to make.
2. Influence:
Building Trust and Leadership Presence
Influence is about more than just authority—it’s about how you connect with and inspire others. Your mentor will help you strengthen your ability to lead with credibility, communicate persuasively, and build relationships that support your growth. Through discussions and real-world insights, you’ll develop strategies to expand your network, navigate challenges, and confidently lead change.
3. Growth:
Advancing Your Career
and Financial Success
Whether you're looking to grow in your current role, increase your income, or scale your business, this focus area will help you take the next step. Your mentor will support you in setting financial and career goals, identifying new opportunities, and developing strategies to position yourself for long-term success. You’ll also gain insights into salary negotiation, personal branding, and business growth strategies to maximize your potential.