Halla Tómasdóttir: A feminine response to Iceland's financial crash

The speaker discusses Iceland's recent history, including the economic meltdown and volcanic eruption, and introduces Audur Capital, a financial firm founded on feminine values. The firm emphasizes risk awareness, straight-talking, emotional capital, and profit with principles. The speaker highlights the importance of diversity and the potential of female and sustainability trends in finance. She calls for revolutionary thinking in business and finance, drawing on Iceland's history of strong women and advocating for balance and change.

What prompted the founders of Audur Capital to start their own financial firm?

• A chance to invest in volcanic activities

• An opportunity to work with President Obama

• A need to escape the corporate sector

• A desire to incorporate feminine values into finance

Which value does Audur Capital emphasize to ensure understanding of investments?

• Market expansion

• Risk awareness

• Technological innovation

• Profit maximization

How does Audur Capital view the role of emotional capital in finance?

• As equally important as financial due diligence

• As a secondary consideration

• As irrelevant to financial success

• As less important than financial due diligence

What is the speaker's perspective on the female trend in finance?

• Women should not be involved in finance

• Women should follow traditional roles

• Women are better than men in finance

• Women bring different values and perspectives

What does the speaker identify as a common mistake in the financial sector?

• Innovating too quickly

• Rebuilding failed systems

• Overemphasizing diversity

• Ignoring consumer trends

What historical event in Iceland influenced the speaker's understanding of women's impact on society?

• The financial collapse of 2008

• The day women took off work in 1975

• The election of the first female president

• The eruption of Eyjafjallajokull

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for a sustainable future?

• Focusing solely on economic profit

• Embracing the balance between business and philanthropy

• Relying on traditional business models

• Ignoring gender diversity in decision-making