Join Devin Carlos Irizarry Voorsanger, the host of Juntobot's Chief Everything Officer podcast, as he sits down with Lorine Pendleton Lead Fund Partner of Portfolia. In this episode, Lorine shares her journey into the world of venture capital and her passion for investing in startups that are making a difference in underserved markets.
We delve into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities when seeking funding, and how Lorine's firm is working to bridge the gap and create a more inclusive startup ecosystem. She also shares some of the successful investments her firm has made and the impact those companies are having in their respective communities.
Join us as we explore the importance of diversity and inclusion in venture capital and learn from Lorine's insights and experiences as a successful investor and advocate for underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Continue the conversation! Do you have any questions for Lorine? Join us at the Chief Everything Officer Podcast community for this pod episode for a follow on AMA with Lorine!
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