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The new CNBC Changemakers list of women who are transforming business and philanthropy, recognizes leaders whose accomplishments span many fields and innovations: biotech breakthroughs, AI advances, women’s health, and new products and services, many focused on female consumers as well as tackling essential societal issues.

Climate change poses significant challenges to our globalized world – the human and economic toll is already evident. The challenge for investors has always been how to navigate these risks and incorporate their analysis into the investment process. There is still no consensus on the potential impact to financial markets or how much risk is currently priced into the markets.

Change isn’t coming – it’s already here. Venture capital is undergoing a seismic shift, and if you’re not investing in women-led and diverse startups, consider this your wake-up call. Investors who aren’t yet looking at the untapped potential of these founders are missing out on some of the most exciting and profitable return opportunities in today’s financial markets.