Mariela Salas from SomosVC on why now is the time for Latino/a funders and founders, how build your personal brand and ‘take up space’, and the power of data in creating change.
Our latest episode of Beyond the Cap Table is live!
This week, Jennifer Neundorfer is joined by Mariela Salas, Executive Director of SomosVC, a group of experienced venture investors focused on growing and supporting the Latino/a venture capital ecosystem. With nearly 20 years of experience in the entrepreneurship, finance, infrastructure, and technology sectors, Mariela has held executive leadership positions in various corporations and non-profits.
Why are we excited about Mariela? Through her commitment to increasing the representation of Latinx professionals in venture capital, Mariela has spearheaded the creation of networks, summits, community, research, and resources in service of lifting the next generation of diverse founders and funders.
Mariela joins us to reflect on:
What SomosVC is doing to grow and support the Latino/a venture capital ecosystem
What Mariela learned from being the only Latina in the room and why she is now determined to ‘take up space’
How Mariela’s doctorate research on the intersection of Latinx identity, DEI, and venture capital shapes her approach to building SomosVC
Why data is so important for increasing representation in VC and key insights from the SomosVC annual report
How to build an authentic community and then activate that community for change
Why the first annual SomosVC Summit proved now is the time for Latino/a investors
Listen to the episode with Mariela Salas on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
To learn more about SomosVC, click here.
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Previous episodes from Season Two of Beyond the Cap Table:
