Startup Investor of the Year
Competition Overview
The Tech Startup Investor of the Year award recognizes an outstanding investor — whether a venture capitalist, angel investor, corporate venture arm leader, or investment fund manager — who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to backing women-led and diverse technology startups. This award celebrates investors who go beyond capital deployment to provide strategic guidance, mentorship, network access, and advocacy that accelerates startup growth. Nominees should demonstrate a strong portfolio track record, a thesis-driven approach to diversity in tech investment, and measurable impact on the startups they support.
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"I really value WomenTech Network for their efforts to lift up girls and women around the world.
I'm very fortunate to be surrounded by so many supportive colleagues and friends, including at Wing, who have supported me throughout my career."
Shannon Nash, Chief Financial Officer at Wing (an Alphabet Company)
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PorrayEYEY Global Vice Chair - Client Technology and EY Global Growth and Innovation COO
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VelardeInternational University of Applied SciencesAI Author, Academic Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence
