Oberti Noguera and Lee are believers and have put that theory to work in their respective organizations.

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Another star of the female investor scene is Natalia Oberti Noguera, founder and chief executive of the Pipeline Fund.

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Female-led is of particular importance to Oberti Noguera, who several years ago launched the New York chapter of Women Social Entrepreneurs, a professional network of women interested in the intersection of entrepreneurship and sustainability.

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