Black Women in Venture Capital

On day three of our annual Retreat in Martha's Vineyard, we hosted a Wellness Brunch. We focused on redefining the role of women in the workforce. The discussion was led by Aseanté Renee, LMSW. The discussions emphasized recognizing value beyond mere labor, fostering empowerment, and redefining success. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success. Thank you to our sponsors; SVB, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Pivotal Ventures, MacArthur Foundation, Accenture, GV (Google Ventures), Just Economy, All Raise, Deloitte, Justworks, DLA Piper, Carta, Saysh, Camelback Ventures, Pronghorn, Emmeline Ventures

The second day of our retreat included two tracks of programming for our members who are GPs or Pre-GPs. Katie Rae and Phin Barnes impressed upon attendees to continue believing in their thesis’, stay true to their north star and think long-term over decades not years, and the right partners and LPs will ultimately emerge. Valerie Mosley, CFA and Ricki Fairley taught members how critical it is to share their truth, regardless of how painful it may be, by sharing their own stories of childhood abuse and metastatic breast cancer diagnosis and survival. At that moment we learned from three of our members that they survived or were currently suffering from breast cancer. It was a powerful moment of solidarity and healing for everyone in the room. We thank them for their courage in sharing their truth The day ended with a cocktail-making class led by Kevin Gough at Pronghorn. Thank you to our sponsors SVB, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Pivotal Ventures, MacArthur Foundation, Accenture, GV (Google Ventures), Just Economy, All Raise, Deloitte, Justworks, DLA Piper, Carta, Saysh, Camelback Ventures, Pronghorn, Emmeline Ventures #bwivc #diversefundmanagers #venturecapital

Day one of the Black Women in Venture Capital Retreat was nothing short of vibrant and exhilarating. Even though the rain tried to dampen our spirits, we embraced it and carried on with our plans, ensuring that the weather didn’t stand in the way of an incredible evening filled with new friendships and unforgettable moments. We were thrilled to have a fantastic turnout of 85 members, which truly made the event special. The day kicked off with a warm welcome reception where guests were greeted with delightful swag bags and treated to cocktails and appetizers. This cozy setting was the perfect backdrop for networking and forging new relationships. Our welcome remarks shone a light on our wonderful sponsors, setting a positive and enthusiastic tone for the event. Saysh co-founder Wes Felix highlighted how his sister, Allyson Felix, fought successfully for Nike to pay female athletes during pregnancy and childbirth. Attendees were delighted with a surprise gift of free shoes, and Saysh's support has been a wonderful boost for the community, thanks to their focus on designing sneakers that fit women's feet perfectly. We look forward to the coming days and are excited for the experiences and connections that await us! Thank you to our sponsors; SVB, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Pivotal Ventures, MacArthur Foundation, Accenture, GV (Google Ventures), Just Economy , All Raise, Deloitte, Justworks, DLA Piper, Carta, Saysh, Camelback Ventures, Pronghorn, Emmeline Ventures #bwivc #diversefundmanagers #venturecapital

Happy last day of Black History Month!! As we leave BHM and head into women's history month, Black Women in Venture Capital (BWiVC) is proud to share that BWiVC is now comprised of over 325+ members in venture capital roles across the globe! Get a sneak peak of just few of our members in the video below! BWiVC is excited for the year ahead and is grateful to its members, supporters, and allies! Over the next few days BWiVC will share more on who we are, what we do, and ways to get involved! If you are not a member and would like to join this powerful community, go to BWiVC.org to apply now! A special thank you to Gail Covington, Jeffery D. Kennerly, CEPA®QPFC® Charlotte N., Nehemiah Green, Melissa Bradley, Joseph Scantlebury, Justworks, Dan Levitan, BLCK VC and many others for being early supporters of BWiVC! More to come! Onward and upward! Veronica Reaves Rachel Wilson Gabriel Auteri #letsmakeventureequitable #venturecapital #blackwomaninvestor