Elena Pasquali, co-founder and CEO of EcoSteer
Welcome to ‘Her Impact,’ a series celebrating remarkable women who are making a difference in the world. Join us as we delve into the inspiring stories of these extraordinary individuals.
Today we feature Elena Pasquali, co-founder and CEO of EcoSteer. We asked Elena to share her insights with us about empowerment and how a more positive impact can be made in the world of entrepreneurship, business and specifically #FemTech.
Here is what she had to say:
Q: Please introduce yourself
A: my name is Elena Pasquali and I am Ecosteer’s co-founder and CEO.
Q: What does “empowerment” mean to you?
A: Having the confidence to say and do what you think is right, without that gnawing fear of being mistaken.
Q: What Inspired to become who you are and do what you do now?
A: I’ve been working for large corporations, and I’ve always been looking at problems from a different angle than all of my peers – and was always told that ‘this is not the way we do things here’. Starting my own companies was my way to try to make my ideas become reality.
Q: What would you tell your younger self?
A: Do not be afraid. You are much better than you think!
Q: In your opinion, what would positively impact women’s success in the world (business/tech/other)?
I am afraid right now the only answer is – the law. At the current rate of change, women are not expected to hold 50% of corporate board seats until 2030. Only rules imposing ‘pink quotas’ can accelerate that.
Q: What advice would you give to young women who want to make a difference in the world?
A: You can only be brave if you are afraid. Embrace your fear, start acting brave and after a while you won’t have to act anymore.
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