Breaking Barriers: The Role of Fintech in Women’s Financial Empowerment
With every wave of technological innovation, industries evolve. Yet one thing remains unchanged: women still face an uphill battle to break into male-dominated sectors — and fintech is no exception. A 2021 Findaxable report revealed stark numbers: women hold just 19% of executive roles in fintech, only 11% of board seats, and a mere 1.5% are founders. These figures expose not only the barriers women face in leadership but also raise doubts about how well traditional finance has ever served women.