Jen Jeronimo, the CEO of Gaingels Inc., possesses over 20 years of finance and banking experience, with notable leadership roles at Credit Suisse, Bear Stearns, and JP Morgan. Since taking the helm at Gaingels in 2021, she has been instrumental in overseeing $900 million in investments across 2,500 portfolio companies, benefiting from the involvement of 4,000 members. Jen's commitment to championing equitable access and representation in venture capital is reflected in her launch of the WAVE program, which has empowered over 200 women in venture capital, and her role as an advisor for Bridge2 Technologies. Her advocacy for underrepresented founders, combined with her extensive financial expertise, positions her as a key figure in driving diversity and inclusion within the venture capital landscape.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:01:02 - Mission and Impact of Gaingels Inc.
00:08:01 - Career Trajectory and Transition to Gaingels
00:12:00 - The Data Supporting Diversity in Venture Capital
00:15:12 - Impact of Women in Venture
00:21:44 - Women Achieving Venture Equality (WAVE) Program
00:29:41 - Trends in Diversity and Inclusion in Startups
Connect with Jen Jeronimo
Website: gaingels.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jeronimo1
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