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