GHC 2026
I’m Speaking at Grace Hopper Celebration 2026!
My path into VC hasn’t been a straight line. As an engineer at Microsoft and a Venture Fellow at Alumni Ventures, I’ve had the privilege of sitting at the intersection of technology and investment learning pitches, understanding what investors are actually looking for through the fellowship training, and learning from venture capital coursework through Berkeley Law, NVCA, and VCForward. Alongside that, I’m completing coursework from Georgia Tech and the University of Illinois, where technical and business strategy have added a new lens to how I think about building and funding companies.
GHC felt like the natural place to bring these learnings together because this community deserves a seat at the table in these conversations.
What You’ll Learn at My Session
Whether you’re a founder looking to raise, an engineer curious about the business side, or someone who’s just VC-curious, this session is designed to be approachable and practical. We’ll cover:
How investors evaluate deals and what they’re really looking for beyond the pitch deck
The frameworks VCs use to make funding decisions
How you as a technologist or founder can navigate the VC ecosystem with confidence
No finance background required.
Why This Matters
Women remain significantly underrepresented both as founders receiving VC funding and as investors making funding decisions. One of the best ways to change that is education and access: knowing the language, the process, and the people. I hope this session is a small step toward that.
Join Me in Anaheim
GHC 2026 runs October 27–30 in Anaheim, CA. If you’re attending, I’d love to see you at my session!
🔗 Register: GHC.AnitaB.org
Let’s connect too, find me on Twitter/X and LinkedIn
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