Women often doubt themselves much more than men, despite the high quality of their work, says Zuzana Čaputová

What prevents women from entering the world of investing, and how can this imbalance be changed? Why do women more often prioritize values in investing, and how does this change the way we think about power, money, and responsibility? The Women & Wealth conference sought answers to these questions as well, examining how women are changing the world of investing. Several inspiring guests participated in the discussion panels, including former President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová.

The Women & Wealth by Crowdberry event, held at the Jurkovičova tepláreň industrial monument, brought together successful entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders who shared their views on topics such as financial independence, diversity, impact investing, and the future of capital in Central Europe.

"Today, there is a tectonic shift in global wealth, especially in the US and Europe. Women in these regions are increasingly gaining a decisive hand and voice in the management of their countries' wealth, as well as within their families. This trend is gradually leading to the natural involvement of women in decisions about property," said Daniel Gašpar, Managing Partner of Crowdberry, in his opening remarks.

What are women's strategies for solving problems?

Daniel Gašpar spoke with former Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová about female leadership, courage, trust, and values.

"We really need women in public life because they bring a different life experience that should be represented in the public sphere. Research shows that many women choose different problem-solving strategies than men—they more often prefer negotiation, longer-term solutions, and bring more empathy to the table. Note that empathy is not a weakness, because it also requires courage and inner strength. In leadership, we replace dominance with cooperation. These are all qualities that respond very appropriately to the times we live in," said the former president.