Inspiring female founders around the globe.

Accelerating female founders

Female founders mean better business. Yet only two percent of companies are started by women. Inspire Global Ventures Fund I supports and inspires established professionals and the next generation of female leaders.

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It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s a network problem.

There is no shortage of female entrepreneurs.

We are connected to female founders through investments, organizations, networks and the Digital Evolution Institute.

Our model connects capital with exceptional talent.

Meet the Team

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    Tracy McWilliams

    FOUNDER, CEO

    Manages Single Family Office,
    Board Member, Advisor

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    Julia Valentine

    VENTURE PARTNER

    Former CTO Wisconsin Pension Fund. JPMorgan, Mousse Partners, D. E. Shaw.

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  • A woman with brown hair and a friendly smile, wearing a dark top, in a professional portrait setting.

    Sharon Davis

    VENTURE ADVISOR

    Former First Lady of the State of California, Corporate Board Member

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    Maeesha Merchant

    VENTURE ADVISOR

    CFO for Institutions (Colburn School), Family Offices, Alternative Assets, Advisor

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  • VENTURE ADVISOR

    Caitlin Panasci

    VENTURE ADVISOR

    Financial Strategy, Financial Forecasting Analysis

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    Peter Balyta

    VENTURE ADVISOR

    Texas Instruments, Universities, Board Member, Advisor

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  • A man with dark hair and beard, wearing glasses and a black shirt, standing against a plain light background.

    Jeff Cripe

    VENTURE ADVISOR

    Founder, Digital Marketing, Growth Company, Family Office

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  • A young man with short light brown hair smiling outdoors with trees and people in the background.

    Josh Rucci

    VENTURE ADVISOR

    Global Marketing & Strategy Leader Arizent, Formerly Bloomberg

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    Buck Jordan

    VENTURE ADVISOR

    Investor, Entrepreneur, US Army Veteran Specialty Robotics, AI

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