Today we bring you #ChedHER: a day full of live programming celebrating women who are changing the game. In each hour, we'll focus on a different theme and introduce a new guest co-host.
In Opening Bell, we highlight women in business and finance and then women entrepreneurs. Anjali Kumar, Cheddar's Chief People Officer and General Counsel, kicks off the day's coverage with Kristen Scholer.
We hear from Dia Simms, president of Combs Enterprises, about how she climbed the ladder and got to where she is today. Simms started as Sean Combs' assistant in 2005 and gradually worked her way up the ranks. At times, Simms oversaw Combs' liquor, entertainment, and clothing properties, and also played a big role in the creation and launch Ciroc Vodka.
We also talk to Whitney Casey, founder of the women's tech start-up Finery. Casey and her partner Brooklyn Decker just closed on a $5 million round of funding. Finery is the world's first automated online operating system for wardrobes. Casey discusses the challenges she faced trying to get male-dominated VC firms to invest in a female-focused tech company.
Meridith McGraw, White House Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, breaks down Trump’s $200M ballroom plan, D.C. police tensions, and the future of MAGA.
Dr. Richard Besser, President & CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former CDC acting director, unpacks the impact of RFK's mRNA funding cuts.
Jessica Inskip, Director of Investor Research at StockBrokers.com and host of MarketMakeHer, unpacks earnings, market outlook, and what history says is next.
Laura Desmond, CEO of Smartly, explores how Big Tech giants are competing for ad dollars in a shifting digital landscape and how Smartly is here to help.
George Sakellaris, President & CEO at Ameresco, outlines how smart energy upgrades and performance contracts are cutting costs, CO₂, and boosting efficiency.
