Speaker Q&A: Wendy Diamond

​NY Summit Q&A Session: Wendy Diamond (Stop Writing Checks. Start Building a Giving Portfolio.)

About Wendy:
Wendy Diamond is an internationally renowned social entrepreneur, impact investor, humanitarian, and advocate for animals and underserved communities. She is the founder and CEO of Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO)/#ChooseWOMEN, a global philanthropic movement spanning 144 countries and 112 universities/colleges that empowers women in business to drive innovation and alleviate poverty.

​Diamond is the creator of Animal Fair Media Inc., described by Bloomberg as the "first to cross-breed two American passions: celebrity and pets". As the company's founder and editor, she created the first pet lifestyle media platform bridging celebrity culture with animal rescue, helping reduce euthanasia rates from 12 million animals annually. She also founded and edited Animal Fair Magazine, which highlights non-profit animal organizations and showcases celebrities with their pets.

​Diamond is a best-selling author of 10 celebrated books and has achieved three Guinness World Records. Her expertise has been featured across major media outlets including Oprah, NBC's Today Show, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and Forbes. She's a sought-after keynote speaker who has addressed the United Nations, Harvard University, and the World Economic Forum in Davos.

​She is the founder and CEO of LDP Ventures, an investment company focused on socially responsible and AI-powered technologies. Her portfolio includes companies like Fidocure/One Health, Good Pharma, OpenGrants, Coinbase, and SAFE Health App. Diamond sits on prestigious boards including the Ellis Island Honors Society, Humane Society of New York, Grey Muzzle Foundation, and Global Women in Blockchain. Born in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, she graduated from Pine Manor College in 1992.