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](https://s20444.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/joann-.jpeg)
Joann Chen
Partner at Equal Opportunity Ventures
![Tanguy Chau / VC General Partner](https://s20444.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tanguy.jpeg)
Tanguy Chau
VC General Partner
![Andrew Dorman / Partner, Knoll Ventures](https://s20444.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/andrew.jpeg)
Andrew Dorman
Partner, Knoll Ventures
![Jenny Fielding / Managing Director, Techstars NYC+SF](https://s20444.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jenny.jpeg)
Jenny Fielding
Managing Director, Techstars NYC+SF
![Nyra Jordan / Social Impact Investment Director, American Family Institute](https://s20444.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Nyra-Jordan.jpeg)
Nyra Jordan
Social Impact Investment Director, American Family Institute
![Aaron Hurst / Managing Director, Endeavor Atlanta](https://s20444.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Aaron-Hurst.jpg)
Aaron Hurst
Managing Director, Endeavor Atlanta
![Robin Bienfait / Partner, Valor Ventures](https://s20444.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Robin-BienFait.jpg)
Robin Bienfait
Partner, Valor Ventures