Startup Life Show With Ande Lyons

Until we change who writes the check, we can’t change who receives the check.In 2016 our guest, Senofer Mendoza, Founder and General Partner of Mendoza Ventures, launched her purpose-driven venture capital firm to address the funding gap in pre-seed investment.Mendoza Ventures is an early and growth stage Fintech, AI, and Cybersecurity venture investing in areas where they have deep domain expertise, using a proven due diligence model. The firm focuses on diversity as playing an important role in its investment decisions, and roughly 75% of their portfolio consists of startups led by immigrants, people of color, and women.With a strong background in enterprise sales and hospitality design, Senofer is a published author, innovator, and thought leader in the technology, startup, and VC space with a passion for equity and diversity.We covered a lot of ground during this delicious conversation, so be ready to take notes!To learn more about Mendoza Ventures, please visit: https://mendoza-ventures.com/ Connect with