Q&A: Michigan Ross Alumni Share their Achievements and Journeys for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the vital role women have played in history and in society today. Women alumni of the Ross School of Business are making a positive impact in business, business education, and beyond.
Amy Weisman, BBA ‘85, Exponent Women Founder, was one of the Alumni interviewed.
Sterling’s Amy Weisman Named to the 2022 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions names the 2022 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, including Sterling Investment Partner’s Amy Weisman.
In Honor of International Women’s Day: 4 Tips for Supporting Women’s Career Advancement
We founded Exponent Women, LLC to connect women dealmakers in the finance ecosystem to sources of deals and capital and apprise them of trends affecting their industry. Most importantly, our organization connects women dealmakers with one another in a trusted environment. Unfortunately, the corporate world continues to be male dominated, with networking and other advancement opportunities extended to those already primed for success. Through events, education and outreach, Exponent is expanding the network of dealmakers along with the universe of possibilities for professional women. This International Women’s Day, we’re sharing our thoughts and ideas of ways you can support change.
Mergers & Acquisitions Names the 2022 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Founders Marilyn Adler, Justine Mannering & Amy Weisman and our member Jeri Harman were named in the 7th annual Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A.
CEO STORIES: Cortney Stapleton, Exponent Women | Raising Women’s Deal-Making Power
Cortney Stapleton, a partner at Bliss Integrated Communications and a founder of networking group Exponent Women, talks about the group’s goals, the importance of “the ask,” and why inclusivity matters.
Exponent Women Launches Momentum Series – brings together dealmakers across the entire M&A spectrum
It starts with an introduction, an exchange of information. Interactions intended to make a difference. Seemingly small in the moment, but the information is exchanged again, shared with others and a greater circle emerges.
We are all part of the movement. Whether you’re moving up or pulling others up with you, you’re creating momentum that is moving the needle. Thus, the Exponent community is excited to launch our program for young professionals, Momentum.
Momentum brings dealmakers together from all levels of the career spectrum to connect and collaborate. Momentum events feature virtual panels and curated topical networking in an effort to support the next generation of female deal makers.
Justine Mannering shared more about Momentum Series
Justine Mannering, Managing Director at Stifel Financial Corp. and Member of Exponent Women, talks about the importance of this new series for young women professionals in M&A.
The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Fashion Brands
Nanette Heide & Christiane Schuman Campbell Duane Morris
Corporate social responsibility has become a key factor that can impact a brand’s value. CSR considers environmental issues such as sustainability pollution climate change, clean oceans, supply chain transparency, and carbon footprints. Sustainability is the most talked about CSR issue today.
“Corporate social responsibility has become a key factor that can impact a brand’s value.; Major companies such as Procter & Gamble, Gucci and Nike are now getting involved beyond sustainability, and turning their attention to environmental problems and social movements such as gun control and #MeToo. Brands are embracing their responsibility to these important CSR and social issues.”
– Nanette Heide, Co-Chair Private Equity Group at Duane Morris LLP and a Founding Member of Exponent Women
5 Hiring Trends in Private Equity
Mergers & Acquisitions
The modern private equity industry, dating to the founding of KKR & Co. (NYSE: KKR) in 1976, has entered its fifth decade. Founder-cousins Henry Kravis and George Roberts have reached their mid-70s and have designated heirs apparent. Across the industry similar stories play out as baby-boomer founders who built firms into multi-billion-dollar fund managers begin handing the reins to a new generation. Signs of this handover abound
Exponent Women is one of the organizations hosting events devoted to drawing women, minorities and veterans into corporate finance. Click below to read more
Knowing When and How (As Women) to Jump Into Investable Technology
Tracy Leigh Hazzard, Inc.com
As I venture more into the world of blockchain, and investable technologies, I find myself participating in fascinating and energizing conferences. The most recent panel I was thrilled to be a part of, Exponent Explore: The Pulse on Blockchain, Cannabis, and ESG, was put on by an original organization called Exponent Women. The Exponent Women Conference covered a broad range of innovation investment topics. Click below to read more
Second Annual Exponent Women Exchange
Press Release
NEW YORK CITY – Exponent Women, an organization dedicated to raising women dealmakers to a new power, successfully held their second annual Exponent Exchange event at SECOND in New York City. A day filled with educational panels and networking; this event successfully brought together a powerful group of professional women.
Exponent Exchange brings together 200 women dealmakers
for second annual event
Mergers & Acquisitions
“There is this idea in sociology: You've got to see it to be it,” said NBC News correspondent Stephanie Ruhle about the importance of building communities of women in the financial services sector, where they are woefully underrepresented. She spoke at the second annual Exponent Exchange, hosted by Exponent Women, a group devoted to nurturing the financial services careers of its female members. “When you enter any sort of room, when you see people who look like you, and sound like you, sometimes you think, ‘I could be really good at this.'" Click below to read more
Meet the 2019 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Mary Kathleen Flynn
Mergers & Acquisitions has named 36 leaders the 2019 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. All are outstanding dealmakers both inside and outside of their firms. Exponent Women is happy to announce that 4 of their founders are among the leaders.
Embracing Career Women at the First Annual Exponent Women Exchange
Press Release
Exponent Women, an organization dedicated to raising women dealmakers to a new power, successfully held their first annual Marquee Exponent Exchange event on this summer at SECOND in New York City. The event brought together a trusted network of professional women for a focused day of robust content and networking.
Photography by Diana Fabricante
"Exponent, a new group of women dealmakers, brought together 200 women from private equity funds, investment banks, entrepreneurs and advisors for the Exponent Exchange, featuring Sallie Krawcheck as the keynote speaker. Previously the CEO of Wall Streetbanks, including Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Citi Private Bank, Krawcheck serves as the CEO of Ellevest, an online investing platform for women..."
Ellevest
"The number of resources designed for women dealmakers is growing rapidly. Among the recent initiatives are a new funding program aimed at female-led companies and a new networking group for women dealmakers. Exponent, which launched at the end of 2017, was co-founded by a wide array of women executives who work on deals..."