Crypto for institutions used to sound futuristic. Not anymore, and Stephanie Ramezan is one of the people making that future real. As the founder and CEO of The Crypto Collective, she’s guiding established players through the fast-changing world of digital assets, using her profound experience in capital markets to translate complexity into opportunity.

At Drofa Comms, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to sit down with Stephanie as part of our Women Leading the Way series — to discuss what it takes for women to lead in finance and Web3, and how the crypto industry opens new space for innovation.

Her path began in derivatives and capital markets, where she quickly saw the slow pace and fragmentation of legacy systems. This sparked her move into digital assets, first at Gemini, where she helped institutions enter crypto, and then as co-founder of The Crypto Collective. Under her leadership, the company now acts as a bridge for traditional players to access emerging digital markets, delivering valuable, practical strategies.

Stephanie doesn’t just advocate for diversity, she backs it up with results. She points to real-world data: “A BCG study found that for every dollar of funding, female-led startups generated 78 cents in revenue, compared to just 31 cents for male-led startups.” For her, it’s less about box-ticking and more about performance and scaling what works.

Looking ahead, Stephanie’s advice for future leaders is straightforward: “You don’t need to have every answer before stepping into leadership — you just need to take a seat at the table, because if you don’t, someone else will.” It’s a mindset she believes will define the next generation of leadership in finance and crypto.

Read the full interview with Stephanie Ramezan on her journey, her vision for inclusive growth, and the realities of building in Web3: https://womenlead.co.uk/ideas/stephanie-ramezan