Frustrated to find Indian wedding outfits, she launched a rental service

LUKH team Alisha Daga, Purvi Vyas, Katie Andrew, and Karen Desai (seated). Courtesy of LUKH.

Karen Desai launched LUKH, an Indian wedding rental service, after dealing with the frustrations of finding outfits for her own… Continue reading Frustrated to find Indian wedding outfits, she launched a rental service

What the managing partner of the San Francisco team wish founders knew

Kimiloluwa Fafowora at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in August 2020. Courtesy of Kimiloluwa Fafowora.

Kimiloluwa Fafowora, an MBA student at Stanford University, heads the San Francisco investment team as a Managing Partner. After dozens… Continue reading What the managing partner of the San Francisco team wish founders knew

Richard Clay: From a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) to DRF

Richard Clay in Baltimore, Maryland in September 2021. Courtesy of Raiven Vanzego.

He had stellar grades, a swimming captain title, a presidential nomination, and even legacy from the U.S. Naval Academy. Come… Continue reading Richard Clay: From a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) to DRF

Investment partner to applicants: Show us your network

While working at a NYC venture capital firm, Alexa Spagnola spends a weekend at the beach in August 2021. Courtesy of Alexa Spagnola.

Alexa Spagnola, an electrical engineering and entrepreneurship student at the University of Pennsylvania, heard about Dorm Room Fund through a… Continue reading Investment partner to applicants: Show us your network

How Lauren Gilbert values operator experience in venture capital

Lauren Gilbert poses for a picture in Houston in July 2020 to announce her admission into the Wharton School's MBA program. Courtesy of Lauren Gilbert.

Lauren Gilbert attends The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She’s part of the Blueprint Investor Track aimed at… Continue reading How Lauren Gilbert values operator experience in venture capital

How these sisters conducted interviews and tested pricing for South Asian athleisure

Sisters Astha and Ayushi Sinha created Yustha Yoga, South Asian inspired athleisure. Courtesy of Ayushi Sinha.

Sisters Astha Sinha and Ayushi Sinha joined the 2021 Female Founder Track with Yustha Yoga, which makes South Asian inspired… Continue reading How these sisters conducted interviews and tested pricing for South Asian athleisure