Liana Zavo, Honored at the United Nations, Is Changing the Game for Women in Tech

Honored in New York City for her global impact during Women's History Month, Zavo is on a mission to empower one million women through capital and storytelling.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the United Nations headquarters in New York City during Women's History Month, Liana Zavo reached a defining milestone, receiving the Global Women’s Leadership Award for her work championing female founders and expanding access to capital.

“I was truly overwhelmed standing on that stage at the United Nations,” Zavo said. “It was a reminder that every challenge, every late night, and every moment of doubt was worth it not just for me, but for every woman whose story is now being amplified.”

But for Zavo, the moment was not just about recognition. It reflected something much larger, a mission that extends far beyond a single stage or accolade.

At a time when access to capital remains one of the greatest barriers for female founders, Zavo is taking a different approach, one that goes beyond funding models and into something more foundational: visibility, connection, and belief.

As the founder and venture partner at ZavoVentures, she operates at the intersection of capital and community. Her work focuses not only on investing in female-led startups, particularly in technology, but also on building the infrastructure that enables those founders to thrive.

Because for Zavo, the issue has never been a lack of talent; it’s been a lack of access.

“Women don’t need more potential,” her work suggests. “They need more opportunity and the right rooms to step into.”

While conversations around venture capital often center on numbers, Zavo highlights a less visible but equally critical factor: access to visibility itself.

Female founders, especially in tech, continue to receive a disproportionately small share of global venture funding. But behind that statistic is a deeper issue: many women are not being seen, heard, or positioned in the spaces where capital flows.

Her goal is ambitious to impact one million women globally by helping them step into the spotlight, amplify their stories, and unlock access to capital. It’s a strategy rooted in a simple belief: stories create connection, and connection creates opportunity.

Through curated networks, strategic introductions, and community-building initiatives, Zavo is ensuring that more women are not only building companies but also being recognized for them.

Traditional venture capital has long been driven by transactions, pitch decks, valuations, and deal flow. Zavo represents a new wave of leaders reshaping that model.

At ZavoVentures, the focus extends beyond capital deployment. It’s about relationships, trust, and building an ecosystem where founders feel supported at every stage.

Increasingly, success is not just about execution; it’s about access to networks, mentors, and the right opportunities at the right time.

She connects people in ways that feel intentional rather than transactional, creating environments where collaboration happens naturally. In doing so, she is not just supporting founders; she is strengthening an entire ecosystem.

When Zavo accepted the award, the moment was not only professional; it was deeply personal.

By her side was her mother, Valentina, who has supported her every step of the way.

Valentina’s presence at the United Nations symbolized more than family; it represented the foundation behind Zavo’s journey: resilience, belief, and unwavering support. It was a reminder that behind every leader is a support system that makes that success possible.

That same philosophy is reflected in the communities Zavo is building: spaces where women uplift one another, share opportunities, and grow together.

What sets Zavo apart is her focus on scale, not just in business, but in impact.

Her mission to reach one million women is about creating a ripple effect, where each woman empowered creates opportunities for others.

It’s a shift away from success as an individual pursuit toward something more expansive: collective growth.

This is what defines her leadership—and what made her a natural choice for the Global Women’s Leadership Award. She is not only building ventures but also championing women’s voices and helping them become the best versions of themselves.

As conversations around equity and inclusion evolve, Zavo is focused on action.

She continues to expand her platform, deepen her network, and create new pathways for women to access capital and visibility particularly in high-growth sectors like technology.

Her work is grounded in a simple belief: when women are given the right support, there is no limit to what they can build.

And she’s not waiting for the system to change.

She’s building a new one—one connection, one founder, and one opportunity at a time.

About Liana Zavo and ZavoVentures

Liana Zavo is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for female founders worldwide. As founder of ZavoMedia PR and venture partner at ZavoVentures, she creates platforms and networks that amplify women’s voices, unlock access to capital, provide PR support, and foster long-term growth for female-led ventures, particularly in technology. Zavo is dedicated to her mission of impacting one million women globally—helping them step into the spotlight, share their stories, and access opportunities that fuel business and personal growth. Through her work, she is building a global movement that redefines success for women in entrepreneurship, technology, and venture capital.

Heather Peterson
ZavoMedia PR Group
+1 2128147176
email us here

Legal Disclaimer:

EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.