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Min Investment:
$100,000.00Max Investment:
$5,000,000.00Target Investment:
$1,500,000.00
Skills
Education
500 Global VC Unlocked
Design Thinking for Human-Centered Design Certificate
Luma Institute(2018 - 2018)
Organization Design & Diagnosis
Kates Kessler(2018 - 2018)
- Pinchot School of Intrapreneurship
(2016 - 2016)
Gestalt Consulting & Use of Self as Instrument of Change
Shepherd Moscow(2014 - 2019)
Lists including Maria
Work Experience
2024
Founder & Managing Partner
2024
Kapwa means “togetherness”, “kindred”, “fellow humans” in Tagalog (Filipino). Kapwa Capital is a diverse syndicate of angel investors backing underserved founders.
CEO
2021
Organization & Leadership Development advisory and sourcing partner for VC/PE/Family Office portfolio companies.
2023
Venture Partner
2023
Qubits Ventures is a pre-seed to seed venture capital firm. We invest in scalable technology startups that are applying quantum tech and future of computing technologies to solve complex problems and provide positive societal impact.
Business Development
2023
Executive assessment and development for PE backed companies. Copperbox empowers leaders to live their purpose, make better strategic decisions, and inspire their teams.
Women's Business Ownership Council Member
2023
Appointed by Office of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
2021 - 2023
Founding Managing Partner
2021 - 2023
Venture capital firm. On a mission to empower resilient Asian Americans to build enduring companies, with an initial focus on women.
1994 - 2023
Organizational Effectiveness Senior Manager & Practice Lead
2014 - 2023
Consults Allstate business executives on large-scale strategic change
Startup Engagement - Sr Manager
2021 - 2022
Finance - Corporate Business Development (Special Assignment)
Sr. Organizational Effectiveness Consultant
2007 - 2014
Information Technology Manager
2000 - 2007
Allstate Agency - Office Manager and Financial Services Professional
1994 - 2000
Licensed Financial Services Professional (P&C, Life & Health) responsible for the daily operations of a large, top performing sales agency. Supported the agent in achieving Inner Circle (Top 1%) status and in the continuous achievement of Life Millionaire. Just prior to leaving the agency, we achieved the #7 sales position among all Life writers.
2021 - 2022
Learning Group Consultant & Supporting Faculty
2021 - 2022
Learning Group Consultant & Supporting Faculty at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School: Executive MS in Organizational Development (MSOD) Program
2020 - 2022
Angel Investor & Advisor
2020 - 2022
2014 - 2021
Co Founder & Past President
2014 - 2021
Co-founded an employee resource group providing resources, access, and skills to empower employees to bring their grassroots ideas to life. Grew from 5 to over 800 members generating 15+ provisional patents, running the internal shark tank, startup challenges, and innovation showcases. Converted into a formal corporate incubator.