Ilse Calderon is a seasoned venture capitalist and startup advisor who specializes in helping early-stage companies grow and succeed. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Ilse has a proven track record of working with founders and entrepreneurs to build successful businesses from the ground up. She is currently a Principal at OVO Fund and was previously a Scout at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Ilse is also a former Forbes Contributor and has written extensively on the topic of technology and startups.

Ilse's background includes studies in Economics at Lycee Odilon Redon and a Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, and Society with a concentration in Innovations from Stanford University. She also studied at the United States Naval Academy and Klein Oak High School.

Ilse's experience includes various leadership and internship roles, such as Vice President and Co-founder at Stanford Sigma Eta Pi, Chief Marketing Officer at Hangster Inc., and Associate at Silicon Valley Bank. She has also worked with the LEADership, Education and Development (LEAD) program, the China-US Cultural Exchange Association of Cornell University, and Signia Venture Partners.

Ilse is passionate about helping early-stage founders and entrepreneurs succeed and has a keen eye for identifying trends and markets with growth potential. She is a thought leader in the tech industry and regularly shares her insights on social media. Ilse also runs a mini-blog on Instagram where she provides valuable advice for D2C startups.