Monique Woodard is a prominent figure in the world of startup investments, having established her own venture capital firm, Cake Ventures. She is dedicated to investing in demographic change and seeking solutions that can sustainably benefit communities that are overlooked in the traditional investment world. Woodard has been recognized for her expertise, having served as a Venture Partner at 500 Startups and a board member at Silvernest. Additionally, she has experience in both product development and marketing, having worked at Eline/Private Media Group and CSB, respectively. Woodard also has an entrepreneurial spirit, having founded both Speakchic and Woo Media.

Woodard's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Miami, as well as studies at Hampton University and Brand Institute. She has also been recognized for her community and civic engagement, having served as an Innovation Fellow at the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Civic Innovation and as the Founder and Executive Director of Black Founders.