The Defiant Optimist: Daring to Fight Global Inequality, Reinvent Finance, and Invest in Women

The Defiant Optimist is a groundbreaking book that offers a bold vision for a more equitable and sustainable world.

Written by Durreen Shahnaz, a global leader in impact investing, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap for transforming financial systems to prioritize the needs of women, the 99%, and the planet. Through personal anecdotes and real-world examples, Shahnaz illustrates the power of defiant optimism in driving change and highlights the importance of investing in underserved communities.

The book also provides practical strategies for placing women at the center of systemic transformation, from growing up with constrained life chances to crafting the world's first tradeable financial product geared toward investing in underserved women's livelihoods. With its unique blend of innovation, compassion, and enterprise, The Defiant Optimist is a must-read for anyone seeking to create a more just and sustainable world.