Proof of this are the more than 3,000 interventions that he has carried out, in many cases, to solve almost impossible situations and that have not found a solution for years. Now, after beginnings in which his innovative technique of foot microsurgery, learned in New Orleans, caused fear among the specialists of that time, he has become one of the most recognized in Spain and located at the forefront of this specialty in Andalusia. 'Sensibly, but quickly.Russian models or representatives of high society from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, the United States, England, Germany, France, Hungary, Ireland, Morocco, the British colony of Gibraltar and, of course, Spain, put themselves in their hands to end a A problem as common as it is painful and annoying, deformities in the feet or the presence of elements, such as calluses, which make the people who are affected lose a lot of quality of life. 'My advice to anyone in business is make decisions quickly,' she said. Now an investor in 16 companies, Vodianova told Business Insider the best things about modelling for her have been the connections and partnerships she's made in the industry that have allowed her to do good, from her charity to the companies in which she's invested.ĭespite the lack of control angel investing sometimes brings, Vodianova said she loves what she does, and has a tip for entrepreneurs trying to do the same. Seek out what you consider to be unfair, lacking, or broken in society and find a way to be a solution to the cause.' For me, that was helping people with special needs, and that's why I created the Naked Heart Foundation. 'I'd encourage people to find out what their passion is and let that guide them. The tool could disrupt the entire legal industry with a design that helps people protect themselves, no matter their profession or social status, she said.Īnd e-gree speaks to Vodianova's investment principles, with a mission to build an extension to the formal legal system that provides real protections for everyone – not just the rich.Ĭommenting on e-gree, and her other investment pursuits, she said, 'Above all, they're trying to remove unfairness, injustice, and achieve inclusion and opportunities for everyone.' Her advice for investors

'In its most simple terms, e-gree gives anyone the tools to quickly and easily build their own legal contracts without the need for an expensive lawyer,' she said. With her desire to empower others and pursue philanthropic causes front of mind, Vodianova's latest venture, the new app e-gree, allows anyone with a smartphone to create their own legal contracts. Advice often leads to investment, and that's how I've come to invest in some cutting-edge tech platforms including e-gree, the app I've just launched, and Flo – a leading female health app.' Her latest investment, e-gree 'Soon after, other social entrepreneurs started approaching me and my business partner, Timon Afinsky, asking us to advise them on how to grow their purpose propositions. When Apple featured Elbi as an app of the day in more than 70 countries soon after her investment, Vodianova said more investment doors started opening.

'I loved that I was able to use my profile as a model for good,' she said, which led to her following her charitable venture with Elbi, an app that aims to 'democratize philanthropy' by allowing users to financially support over 60 charities in 80 countries by clicking a button on their phone.

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