Join us for a pre-conference mixer with investors and aspiring VCs of color from around the US! This event will bring together the venture capital & startup ecosystem before VC Unleashed's SHIFT VC Conference.
Attendance is free - RSVP only on Supermomos. No registration needed anywhere else.
SHIFT VC, VC Unleashed's 4th annual conference, is taking place June 12th - 13th in NYC. Join us to deepen your knowledge of startups & venture capital and connect with others in the ecosystem. This event is perfect for those looking to better understand VC fundamentals, launch their own fund, or simply expand their network within the startup community.
SHIFT VC Conference:
🎯 Theme: Journey of an Investor From your first check to your first board seat, this day is packed with real talk, tactical insights, and top-tier speakers reshaping venture.
📋SHIFT VC Agenda:
Breaking In & Leveling Up
How to land your first role in VC—and how to grow fast once you’re in.
▪️Bukie Adebo Umeano, Investment Principal at Anthemis
▪️Alexis Dulan, Investor at Capitalize VC
▪️Karen Sheffield, Founder and Managing Partner at Pachamama Ventures
▪️Moderated by Syleste Davis
VC x AI Agents
A focused discussion on the rise of AI agents and how investors are shaping the space.
▪️Michelle Dhansinghani Limón, Associate at Top Tier Capital Partners
▪️Michele Colucci, Founder & Managing Partner at DigitalDx Ventures
▪️Ali Hussain, Co-founder & CEO at Tabs
▪️Moderated by Azeezat Azeez
How to Win Deals
What makes a VC stand out in a competitive process. Founders share real talk from Seed to Series D. Includes a founder interviewing VCs live.
▪️Tanvi Lal, Investor at Intuit Ventures
▪️Megan Maloney, Managing Partner at Dria Ventures
▪️Adrianna Samaniego, Partner at Cherryrock Capital
▪️Moderated by Samir Goel, Co-founder at Esusu 🦄
The Climb: Partner Track & Boardroom Presence
Going from Principal to Partner—and what makes a strong, inclusive board member.
▪️Mario Ruiz, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Infinity Ventures
▪️Moderated by Ashley Ryder, Partner at VamosVentures,
Meet the Money: Inside the LP Mindset
Hear directly from CIOs, Family Offices, and Fund of Funds on what they look for in fund managers.
▪️Renata Aráuz-DeStefano, Investor at Pivotal Ventures
▪️Karla Magana Figueroa, Senior Investment Manager at Candide Group
▪️Moderated by Brian Hollins, Founder & Managing Partner at Collide Capital
Keynote: Looking Ahead – The Future of VC
A conversation with industry veterans on where VC is headed—and how to build a resilient, purpose-driven career.
▪️Lisa Lewin, Senior Advisor and Board Partner at Primary Venture Partners
Learn more about VC Unleashed and our work here: https://vcunleashed.xyz/
SHIFT VC - Welcome Reception
Hosts
Thu, Jun 12, 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM (EDT)
To be shared on approval (New York)
50 attendees
Join us for a pre-conference mixer with investors and aspiring VCs of color from around the US! This event will bring together the venture capital & startup ecosystem before VC Unleashed's SHIFT VC Conference.
Attendance is free - RSVP only on Supermomos. No registration needed anywhere else.
SHIFT VC, VC Unleashed's 4th annual conference, is taking place June 12th - 13th in NYC. Join us to deepen your knowledge of startups & venture capital and connect with others in the ecosystem. This event is perfect for those looking to better understand VC fundamentals, launch their own fund, or simply expand their network within the startup community.
SHIFT VC Conference:
🎯 Theme: Journey of an Investor From your first check to your first board seat, this day is packed with real talk, tactical insights, and top-tier speakers reshaping venture.
📋SHIFT VC Agenda:
Breaking In & Leveling Up
How to land your first role in VC—and how to grow fast once you’re in.
▪️Bukie Adebo Umeano, Investment Principal at Anthemis
▪️Alexis Dulan, Investor at Capitalize VC
▪️Karen Sheffield, Founder and Managing Partner at Pachamama Ventures
▪️Moderated by Syleste Davis
VC x AI Agents
A focused discussion on the rise of AI agents and how investors are shaping the space.
▪️Michelle Dhansinghani Limón, Associate at Top Tier Capital Partners
▪️Michele Colucci, Founder & Managing Partner at DigitalDx Ventures
▪️Ali Hussain, Co-founder & CEO at Tabs
▪️Moderated by Azeezat Azeez
How to Win Deals
What makes a VC stand out in a competitive process. Founders share real talk from Seed to Series D. Includes a founder interviewing VCs live.
▪️Tanvi Lal, Investor at Intuit Ventures
▪️Megan Maloney, Managing Partner at Dria Ventures
▪️Adrianna Samaniego, Partner at Cherryrock Capital
▪️Moderated by Samir Goel, Co-founder at Esusu 🦄
The Climb: Partner Track & Boardroom Presence
Going from Principal to Partner—and what makes a strong, inclusive board member.
▪️Mario Ruiz, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Infinity Ventures
▪️Moderated by Ashley Ryder, Partner at VamosVentures,
Meet the Money: Inside the LP Mindset
Hear directly from CIOs, Family Offices, and Fund of Funds on what they look for in fund managers.
▪️Renata Aráuz-DeStefano, Investor at Pivotal Ventures
▪️Karla Magana Figueroa, Senior Investment Manager at Candide Group
▪️Moderated by Brian Hollins, Founder & Managing Partner at Collide Capital
Keynote: Looking Ahead – The Future of VC
A conversation with industry veterans on where VC is headed—and how to build a resilient, purpose-driven career.
▪️Lisa Lewin, Senior Advisor and Board Partner at Primary Venture Partners
Learn more about VC Unleashed and our work here: https://vcunleashed.xyz/