Until 1988 a woman could not access capital in her own name for commercial purposes. That year, legislation was enacted that finally allowed a woman to apply for a business loan without a male co-signor. A lot has changed in 33 years, but access to capital remains one of the most difficult challenges facing women entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Fran talks with Jennifer Palmer, CEO of Gerber Finance, who has spent much of her career finding ways that financiers can better support female business owners.

Fran and Jennifer explore Jennifer’s unique journey to the C-Suite of a major financial institution, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right support system, and methods for breaking down the barriers that stand between women entrepreneurs and access to capital.

Listen to hear why Jennifer thinks it’s critically important to know what you don’t know.

To learn more about Jennifer and her work at Gerber Finance, visit gerberfinance.com.

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