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S4E4: Runa Alam, Founder and CEO, Development Partners International

Apr 09, 2025 | 43:17

About This Episode

Join us for an engaging conversation as PEWIN’s Founding Chair, Kelly Williams, sits down with Runa Alam, Founder and CEO of DPI. In this episode, Kelly and Runa explore the pivotal moments that helped shape Runa into a leader in the finance industry.

From a childhood marked by attending 11 different schools across multiple countries to founding a private equity firm focused on Africa, Runa’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and vision. Highlights include discussions on the importance of travel and cultural understanding, the role of private equity in Africa, and the influence of strong role models.

They also address the unique challenges women face in finance, sharing insights and advice for the next generation of leaders, including the importance of perseverance and the power of forming supportive networks.

Listen in to discover how Runa’s experiences and perspectives continue to drive her mission to transform emerging markets.

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S5E2: Robin Painter, Partner, Proskauer

Jun 23, 2026 | 44:30

Robin A. Painter, partner in Proskauer’s market-leading Private Funds Group joins Moments That Made Her to discuss her path from a self-reliant upbringing on Long Island to becoming one of the leading attorneys in venture capital and private fund formation. In conversation with PEWIN Founding Chair Kelly Williams, Robin reflects on the lessons that shaped her career, entering the legal profession during a recession, and helping build a pioneering venture and fund formation practice during the early growth of the private markets industry. Robin shares insights from key turning points in her career, including the transition of her team to Proskauer and the growth of a practice that became a leader in the field. She also discusses the importance of mentorship, cultivating strong professional networks, and creating opportunities for women to advance and lead in private markets. The conversation concludes with Robin’s perspectives on leadership, management, and balancing ambition with authenticity, along with a lighthearted lightning round covering favorite books, future writing aspirations, and advice she would give to her younger self.

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S5E1: Renae Griffin, Partner & Head of Investor Relations, Awani Capital

Apr 24, 2026 | 47:05

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S4E5: Kate Mitchell, Katie Stokel & Kelly Williams on Career Evolutions

Aug 13, 2025

In this episode of ‘Moments That Made Her,’ hosted by Kelly Williams, founding chair of PEWIN and CEO of the Williams Legacy Foundation, the focus is on career transitions within […]

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