Magic Makers

Hina Malik (she/her)

Director of Community Development

With over 10 years experience working in startup and Fortune 500 companies, I have worked across most organizational functions in a business strategic/ advisory capacity.  I am adept at unifying objectives and priorities to drive clarity in chaos.  My experience includes ARR growth, team expansion, delivering on KPIs, and leading and supporting acquisition and due diligence activities for transactions in the US and Europe. 

Personally, I'm inspired by mission-driven companies that support equity and inclusion, and enhance the voice of female leaders. It is this alignment of values that drives me to work with WeCAN as their Director of Community Development.

Contact me for: questions about the fund, advisory roles, in-house startup roles.

Farzin Mou (she/her)

Expert Advisor - Investor Development

I am a startup operator turned Program Manager and have always worked at the crossroads of technology and finance. My experience spans nearly 10 years across product management, strategy consulting and advisory, and data-driven investment research for energy and more recently, cleantech. I currently work at MaRS Discovery District helping startups raise their Seed and Series A rounds through hands-on investor readiness advisory and services. Prior to this, I was an early member of an energy analytics SaaS company that was acquired for $1B. I love all things big data, sustainable technology, and AI-driven healthcare. 

Contact me for: questions about the fund, advisory roles, in-house startup roles. 

Mary Juetten (she/her)

Known as a triple threat – a professional accountant, lawyer & mediator, and qualified in sustainability - I draw on my diverse background to connect people. projects, and make partnerships and mentor businesses and leaders to excel. I am a creator, having built and sold several companies, including Traklight, my software company.

After 35+ years as executive and entrepreneur in technology, education, engineering & construction, and natural resources, I am now an international consultant specializing in governance, transformation, and recovery assignments, mainly in natural resources. I am passionate about the energy transition and interested in companies focused on solving our climate crisis.

A proud Canadian and American, I live on an Island in Washington state and serve on local community boards.

Contact me for: Board and Consulting roles.

Apoorva Cutting (she/her)

I am a product and development focused professional with a proven track record in big data and technology. I am passionate about angel investing in clean energy, technology and women’s health. I am driven, ambitious, always curious about innovation, and a lifelong learner. My best skill is applying what I know to what I don’t know, and creating innovative solutions through bridging that gap! I enjoy all things outdoors, and I try to bring my love for outdoor sports into my daily life! 

Contact me for: Advisory roles, Product Management services.

Darlene Harper (she/her)

Leveraging a rare combination of HR acumen and financial expertise to drive organizational success and foster inclusive growth in the venture capital ecosystem. Current board member with a passion for expanding access to venture capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs, particularly women and people of color.  Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with a proven track record spanning over 25 years in HR leadership. Specializing in guiding organizations from high-growth startups to established billion-dollar enterprises through critical phases of development and expansion. Extensive background in finance, including a decade at Merrill Lynch, allows me to provide a unique perspective on business operations and strategy. I currently serve as a fractional CHRO and senior consultant, offering tailored solutions to diverse organizations. 

Contact me for: Board Roles, Advisory Boards, and Consulting.

Molly Yuska (she/her)

I am a nonprofit professional new to the angel investing world with unique business development experience having founded and run a nonprofit, my own consultancy practice, and a mission-focused small business. My favorite thing, however, is connecting people for the sake of something bigger and looking for ways to leverage the good that lies within each of us. 

Beyond my professional passions, I am the mother of four incredibly active and high-energy humans. They remind me every day of the need for flexibility, the power of personal growth, and the necessity of taking it one day at a time. 

While an east coaster (currently living in Orlando), I am excited to be a part of this angel network and eager to explore new ways of bringing my experience and background to new organizations. I have no doubt I will learn a lot along the way!

Contact me for: Board Roles, Advisory Boards, and Consulting.

Robert Earhart (he/him)

I am an Associate Professor of Management and the founding program director for the MSc in International Management at the American University of Paris (AUP), where my research focuses on the intersection of ethics, sustainability, and mission-driven enterprise. I hold a PhD/DBA in Organization Studies from the University for Humanist Studies in Utrecht and an MBA in International Management from Rotterdam School of Management. 

Prior to AUP, I was a consultant specializing in sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Over the past three decades, I have held a range of roles across the private sector, public sector, and with NGOs. I have extensive experience in policy and budget analysis, sustainable investment, mission-driven strategy, multi-stakeholder engagement, and management training to help align operations with environmental and social goals. 

Contact me for: Board Roles, Advisory and Consulting Opportunities.

Karen Traversi (she/her)

I am an experienced executive providing Fractional COO and Advisory services to companies going through disruptive stages including startup, M&A activity, growth, and internal misalignment. In my 30+ years’ experience, I have helped businesses uncover the core causes of obstacles & opportunities, set strategies, and execute them to maximize outcomes and profits.  Work ranges from start-up to >$100 million as well as those looking to monetize assets such as TMP/Monster.com, Ticketmaster, and Revolution Health Group.   

I am passionate about supporting women in all aspects of their personal and professional life. That is, to be seen, to be heard and to thrive.  I am eager to be a part of this Fund as we support entrepreneurs to have a positive impact on our lives and those around us. 

Contact me for: Board Roles, Advisory and Consulting opportunities. 

Grégoire  Galpérine (he/him)

As a business leader with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in digital transformation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. My focus has been on driving strategy, product development, and scaling businesses across multiple sectors. I've held leadership roles where I’ve successfully led digital initiatives and helped organizations adapt and grow. I’m passionate about mentoring startups and supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem through my work in venture capital and technology. 

Contact me for: Technologies, IT, Product development. 

Marina Rayman (she/her)

I'm  a financial services maverick with a passion for sustainability and a knack for turning complex challenges into innovative solutions. My journey has taken me from valuing TARP securities during the financial crisis to my current role as SVP in Client Management at iCapital, where I'm leveraging my expertise in alternative investments and fintech to drive client success. My experience spans financial services, with a focus at the intersection of technology and alternative investments.

I also serve as a Commercial Strategy Advisor at Seedling Climate Alliance. and when I'm not driving client success or devising strategies, you'll find me championing sustainability causes as a Climate Reality Leader and Management Committee Member of the Sustainability Investment Leadership Council.

My superpower? Seeing the big picture, never losing sight of the details, and always with an eye on creating long-term value for clients, companies, and our planet. 

Contact me for: Alternative Investments, Go to Market strategies.

Christine Burns (she/her)

My superpower is aligning people and processes to drive meaningful outcomes. As the founder of Allume Talent, I work as a performance consultant and strategic advisor, bringing over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing change strategies across industries. I've helped clients—ranging from Fortune 500 companies to dynamic startups—achieve growth, manage risk, and build resilient, high-performing teams through leadership development, custom offsites, and tailored coaching programs.

I’m passionate about helping organizations unlock their potential by fostering cultures that prioritize trust, engagement, and adaptability. My work includes all things facilitation from executive coaching to strategic alignment to large scale change initiatives that enhance organizational performance and agility. Visit Allume Talent to connect with me. 

Contact me for: leadership coaching, offsite facilitation, and fractional HRBP support. 

Kathryn Vandiver (she/her)

I'm an eternal optimist who believes that every challenge is just an opportunity in disguise! As a Silicon Valley native with over 30 years in high-tech and executive engineering leadership at Fortune 500 companies, I’ve learned that true magic happens when people feel valued and empowered. I’ve successfully run and aligned teams whose mission is to deliver innovative solutions while cultivating a vibrant company culture and tackling obstacles that stand in the way. My mission? To foster an environment where creativity thrives and innovation flourishes, enabling teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. I truly believe in the unique contributions each person brings, and I’m dedicated to inspiring teams to shine their brightest and make a lasting impact!

Passionate about paying it forward, I mentor and support women in tech on their career journeys as well as volunteer in my community. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, skiing, and spending quality time with my family. 

Contact me for: Board Roles, Advisory, and and Leadership and Organizational Development 

Holly Uber (she/her)

I'm a visionary leader with over a decade of experience in product management and technology innovation across healthcare and education. I've developed an FDA-registered SaMD product at Genentech for remote patient monitoring and numerous AR/VR education products at zSpace, emphasizing user-centric solutions. This diverse background enhances my innovative approach to problem-solving. 

As an active investor, advisor, and mentor, I champion diverse teams and empower the next generation of innovators. I'm passionate about collaboration and driving meaningful change, using my love for art and nature to inspire creativity in every endeavor. This unique blend of expertise and creativity positions me as a transformative force in digital innovation. 

Contact me for: Board Roles, Advisory and Consulting opportunities. 

Dia Bondi (she/her)

I am an author and communications catalyst who has coached CEOs, innovators, and ambitious professionals. I've also led workshops at organizations including Quartz, Twitter, and Facebook. I played a key role in helping Rio secure the 2016 Summer Olympics, and coached change makers for the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. I’ve worked with countless founders and leaders to help them speak from the heart and elevate their impact—both in their leadership and on the people, teams, and audiences critical to their mission.

After attending auctioneering school for fun, I translated the techniques I learned into a book and a program called Ask Like an Auctioneer to help women ask for more and leave nothing on the table. It became the foundation of my mission: to put more money and decision-making power in the hands of women so we can change everything for all of us.

Contact me for: Coaching for critical communications moments - fundraising, partner presentations, founder lead sales moments, participating in industry conversations on stages.  

Miriam Agrell (she/her)

I am a leader and team creator with deep roots in theater, creative production, storytelling, and community building.  I am a questioner, listener, context gatherer, operational planner, and business grower. I have led teams and agencies large and small, and managed budgets to match. Now I help agencies evolve to the next level; growing teams, portfolios and profits and creating enduring positive change for our industry, our communities and the world. 

Contact me for: Board Roles, Advisory, and Agency Operations Consulting.  

Veronica Millan Caceres (she/her)

I'm a results-driven, global Chief Information Officer with a diverse background across advertising, financial services and start-ups, and extensive experience working with international, geographically dispersed teams. I am an enthusiastic leader and a strategic partner dedicated to modernizing technology, enhancing operations process maturity, and advancing data analytics, cybersecurity, and governance. I specialize in driving digital transformation projects, including M&A, integrations, and projects with a deep impact on technology implementations and strategy. 

I also enjoy writing about emerging technologies and their industry-wide effects, and I'm a regular columnist at LLBOnline. Throughout my career, I’ve been nominated, short-listed, and won several awards for leading technology innovation and fostering high-performing teams.

Having lived and studied globally, I'm fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I hold an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University, and a Doctorate of Business Administration (PhD) from the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, Netherlands. My academic interests remain active, and I continue to publish papers and book chapters on organizational studies within the advertising industry.

Contact me for: Board Roles, Advisory, and Writing Projects. 

Jaime Borschuk (she/her)

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I specialize in portrait, branding, and event photography, especially for women in finance and impact investing. Why? Because women in finance deserve to be seen. I support businesses that value inclusion and diversity at the highest levels and business leaders who believe that women deserve more seats at more financial tables.  

Contact me for: Board Roles, Photography Services.

Jana Vondran (she/her)

As a dynamic business leader with over 25 year experience in consulting and business operations across technology, industrial automation and healthcare, I've dedicated my career to cultivating inclusive leadership and building collaborative and thriving teams. I specialize in driving business value via effective and efficient operations and processes, digital transformation, data insights and continuous quality mindsets. 

My career has been shaped by a passion for creating equitable and fair working environments, where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

As such, I'm thriving on building strong relationships and nurturing talent while advocating for diversity and equity at all organizational levels to enhance creativity and drive sustainable business growth.

I live with my husband in Southern California and am actively engaged in non-profit healthcare and university boards. 

Contact me for: Board Roles, Advisory Roles focused on Business Operations and Leadership.

Andria Lamberton (she/her)

Based in New York City, I am an ASL interpreter working and living adjacent to the Deaf community. I am passionate about providing access to marginalized communities and my hobbies include providing people opportunities to be seen and express themselves. I started an annual zine fest in Brooklyn and published a long running memoir zine series, We'll Never Have Paris, alongside with my close friend and fellow investor, Jaime Borschuk. I have wanted to play a more active role in the world of finance as well as team decision making and am excited for this opportunity with West Coast Angel Network. Other passions include comedy, meditation, travel, being a dog mom and a loyal Gemini. 

Contact me for: Board roles, ASL interpreting, cross country travel routes. 

Shawn Flynn (he/him)

Now based in the Bay Area, I started my career by founding, scaling, and successfully exiting a company in Beijing, China. I then returned to the US, where I worked with companies ranging from fast-growing Silicon Valley startups to established overseas public companies. My international experience across all stages and sectors of business informs my role as Principal at Global Capital Markets, a premier middle-market investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation, with offices in the United States, Canada, and Asia. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are central to my commitment to client success.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UCSD and am fluent in Mandarin and Spanish. Additionally, I hold FINRA Series SIE, 7, 24, 63, and 79 licenses.

Contact me for: Board Roles,  Mergers & Acquisitions, Growth Capital, Secondaries. 

Margie Parikh (she/her)

A Chartered Director, I serve on the boards of the Canada Revenue Agency and LIFT Impact Partners, striving to make life better for Canadians.

I am passionate about way too many things... I am a Mentor for the DFS Professional Women’s Group and Women Get on Board, Inc., and Coach for RISE on Boards for young directors. I coordinate sponsorships of refugees and am humbled to have received the 2024 BMO Celebrating Women on Boards award.

But I’m also passionate about the environment, truth and reconciliation, and ensuring, I, at least, have learned from our past – committing to human rights, recognizing the rule of law, and stopping apartheid and genocide as it appallingly exists today. 

Contact me for: Exploring your interest in serving on boards or for affirmation that dark chocolate is an essential vitamin.