EMPOW(H)ER Program; Growth Zone Stage

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Payments Through Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Friday, April 4, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific

Location: EMPOW(H)ER Program, Growth Zone Stage

Moderator(s)

Erin Dolin

EVP
The Fletcher Group
Erie, Colorado, United States

Panelist(s)

Genevieve Dozier

VP, Product
Huntington Bank
Grandy, North Carolina, United States
AM

Ali Mast

Founder & Principal
Parachute Advisory
Potomac, Maryland, United States
DV

Dina Vardouniotis

CEO
Payments and Partnerships Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Despite strides in diversity, the fintech sector remains male-dominated. Women account for only 7.69% of co-founders and 4% of CEOs while representing just 30% of the overall workforce. Within the field, women often face a ""triple glass ceiling,"" facing gender inequalities in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship.

With so many challenges to rise in the industry, this panel of women leaders will highlight one significant pathway to payments and fintech leadership: entrepreneurship. Drawing from their own experiences transitioning from the corporate world to founding their own thriving organizations. Don't miss their actionable insights into taking the leap into entrepreneurship. They'll share their stories, lessons learned, and strategies for overcoming common challenges, and how mentorship can play a transformative role in advancing women’s careers.