The Helm is an early-stage venture firm investing in game-changing companies founded by women through our fund and investor membership.

Julie Weber
Chief Operating Officer

Julie has more than fifteen years of experience in global media and advocacy, internal communications, and project management. She spent her early career with the United Nations and NGOs advocating for the health and rights of women and girls, executing international initiatives, developing key partnerships, and connecting diverse teams. She holds a Masters Degree in Gender, Development, and Globalisation from the London School of Economics.

Lindsey Taylor Wood
CEO

Lindsey brings fifteen years of experience as a leader in the gender equality movement to The Helm. Prior, she founded a gender lens impact studio with clients including MAKERS, The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet, The Harnisch Foundation, Women Moving Millions, actor Matt McGorry, and filmmakers Jill Bauer, Ronna Gradus, and Rashida Jones among others. She has also worked with media and advocacy organizations like Voice of America, Women Deliver, and Catapult.

Megan Ananian
General Partner

Megan joins The Helm after 10 years in the private securities sector. As a General Partner, she will lead Membership as well as sourcing and diligencing investments for the fund. She brings with her a passion for reducing economic inequality by democratizing access to private equity and connecting underrepresented founders with capital.

Olivia Fleming
Head of Content

Olivia Fleming brings over a decade of editorial experience to The Helm. Most recently, she was the Digital Features Director at Harper’s Bazaar US, where she led programming for large-scale projects that elevated the magazine’s content mix across platforms through female storytelling. Prior, Olivia was the style editor at The Village Voice. She has written for T Magazine, Elle, Vogue, The New York Observer, Interview magazine, and more.