“5 things I wish someone told me before I became a CEO of The Helm” with Lindsey Taylor Wood

An Interview with Phil La Duke

Everything I do is driven by the idea that if women had more money they would have more power. And if women had more power we would live in a far more equitable, just, and inclusive world. That’s my north star.

As a part of our series about strong female leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lindsey Taylor Wood. Lindsey one of the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood’s 20 Young Champions for Women, brings over 15 years of experience as a leader in the gender equality movement to The Helm — a lifestyle brand and venture firm elevating and investing in female entrepreneurs. Since 2018, The Helm’s venture fund has invested close to $1.5 million in 11 of the most promising female CEOs in the country. This Spring, they launched an eCommerce platform that connects you directly with your favorite female-founded companies, products, and services. An expert in the empowerment of girls and women, Lindsey was the Founder & President of LTW, an impact studio with an emphasis on contemporary feminism. Her ability to use philanthropy and culture symbiotically, and with a gender…