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💥 From Finance to Impact: Nancy Pfund's Visionary Journey in Venture Capital

💥 From Finance to Impact: Nancy Pfund's Visionary Journey in Venture Capital

PLUS: A Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe

Live Well Now
November 23, 2023

Welcome To The Fastest Growing Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Rachel Brown

💪 Motivation: From Finance to Impact: Nancy Pfund's Visionary Journey in Venture Capital

🍎 The Health Corner: Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

November 23, 1898 : Rachel Brown was born.

Rachel Brown, a bacteriologist who found pathogenic fungi responsible for diseases and refined a safe and effective antibiotic for human fungal diseases at the Department of Health in Albany (NY) in 1950, worked with the American Association of University Women to widen opportunities for women in science.

From Finance to Impact: Nancy Pfund's Visionary Journey in Venture Capital

Nancy Pfund, at 53, established a notable VC firm focusing on positive environmental impact and financial returns, starting with an early investment in Tesla.

Her journey began at Hambrecht & Quist, later part of JPMorgan, where, at 50, she launched an in-house impact investing strategy. In 2008, she formed DBL Partners, aiming to fund profitable and eco-conscious ventures. The firm prioritizes climate tech, particularly in wildfire prevention.

Pfund asserts that socially-minded venture capital is the future, emphasizing that it's beyond renewable energy, exploring areas like natural climate solutions. Her focus extends to climate-tech firms and startups aiding wildfire prevention, aiming to bridge the innovation gap in firefighting technology.

Amidst challenging VC conditions, Pfund sees her age and experience as assets, helping younger talents navigate economic cycles and discover their strengths. Her advice: embrace change and recognize potential beyond current limitations.

Until tomorrow,

Emma, Live Well Now Team

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You can never leave footprints that last if you are always walking on tiptoe.”

- Leymah Gbowee

CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

👍 Live Well Now Approved | Low Carb

You Will Need:

1 pound chicken cutlets

¼ teaspoon salt, divided

¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

½ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar

½ cup finely chopped shallots

½ cup dry white wine

½ cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.

2. Add sun-dried tomatoes and shallots to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase heat to high and add wine. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in cream, any accumulated juices from the chicken and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper; simmer for 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve the chicken topped with the sauce and parsley.

Cook Time: 20mins | Servings: 4

Calories: 324 cals | 25g Protein | 8g Carbs | 19g Fat

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Live Well Now Team

Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020