Ep 95. SOFIA HAQ, Muslim Women Professionals (MWP) - "Using Her Voice for Change"

Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

In this episode, Rob is joined by Sofia Haq, an aspiring millennial Investor, and a true Southern Californian whose life is a unique tapestry of multicultural experiences. Born to a Pakistani father, from Lahore, and Mexican mother, from Leon, who met in Downtown LA, Sofia is a proud 1st Gen advocate for those whose voices need to be heard. She is the Founder and CEO of Muslim Women Professionals (MWP), a community centered resource for Muslim women globally, and presently a Fellow at Included VC and a Venture Partner at Republic. She's a passionate advocate for diversity, for under-represented communities and for broader inclusion in the venture capital industry.

Throughout the interview, Sofia and Rob delve into essential topics of the day such as Venture Capital and Diversity, the impactful initiatives of MWP’s work for young Muslim women across the world, the intersectionality of advocacy, community building, and leadership. This episode is a compelling exploration of how diversity drives success and how Los Angeles serves as an inspiring market for diverse innovators!

Feel free to follow and engage with SOFIA here:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiahaq/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofia__haq/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sofia__haq?lang=en
• Website: https://www.muslimwomenprofessionals.org

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