The mission of Startup Runway is introducing top under-represented founders to their first professional investor. Under-represented founders lead 40% of all startups, yet receive less than 5% of venture capital. At Startup Runway, together we turn this funding gap into an onramp.
The Judges
Joann Chen
Partner at Equal Opportunity Ventures
Tanguy Chau
VC General Partner
Andrew Dorman
Partner, Knoll Ventures
Jenny Fielding
Managing Director, Techstars NYC+SF
Nyra Jordan
Social Impact Investment Director, American Family Institute
Aaron Hurst
Managing Director, Endeavor Atlanta
Robin Bienfait
Partner, Valor Ventures