Special Series: She Shattered Barriers in Private Equity and Built an $800M Fund, Meet Equiton Co-Founder, Helen Hurlbut

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Special Series: Up Close with Helen Hurlbut of Equiton 

In this special episode, we sit down with Helen Hurlbut, co-founder and CFO of Equiton Partners, and a trailblazer in the finance and real estate investment space.

Helen’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—she went from managing just three employees to leading an $800 million private equity fund, revolutionizing accessibility to real estate investments for Canadians. She shares candid insights on breaking into the male-dominated world of finance, the challenges of scaling an investment firm, and how fostering a collaborative company culture has been key to Equiton’s growth. If you're curious about leadership in high-stakes industries, breaking barriers in finance, or making private equity more inclusive, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical strategies for ambitious women looking to make an impact.

The key moments in this episode are:

• 02:57 - Making Private Equity Accessible to All Canadians

• 06:55 - The Journey to an $800M Fund

• 08:18 - The Importance of Collaboration in Leadership

• 12:49 - Challenges of Scaling in the Investment Industry

• 13:48 - Overcoming Barriers in a Male-Dominated Field

• 15:31 - Creating a Strong, Inclusive Company Culture

• 17:45 - The Role of Grit and Determination in Success

• 18:49 - Seeking Mentorship and Navigating Tough Advice

• 23:32 - The Continuous Challenges of Growth and Leadership

Links:

• Stay connected and become a KNOW Insider. Go behind the scenes, access Insider-Only content, masterclasses, and more: https://theknowwomen.com/

• Learn more about Equiton: https://equiton.com/

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• Learn about Women Presidents Organization: women-presidents.com

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Podcast Production:

Produced by our friends at The Found House.