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Women in financial services are playing a key role in the industry’s future, driving innovation and leading the way into a more digital presence. The rise of women in this male-dominated space has been a powerful trend over the last couple of decades. We recently spoke with several executives in finance — including some who joined us for our “Women of Wall Street” features at Salesforce’s New York World Tour and Dreamforce events this year — to learn more about their journeys.
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