Cat Hernandez

Cat Hernandez is a successful venture capitalist with years of experience in the industry. She has a passion for creating opportunities and expanding access in various industries, including finance, education, sustainability, health, and wellness. As a woman, person of color, and first-generation immigrant, Cat has a personal understanding of the inequalities that exist in society. She strongly believes that financiers of the future need to invest in companies that work towards reducing the inequities in society.

Cat studied at both the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she obtained a BBA, and The College of Saint Rose, where she earned her MBA. Her impressive resume includes roles such as Partner at The Venture Collective (TVC), Advisor at Realworld and ADP Ventures, Founding Member at Kindred and Chief, Head of Due Diligence & Advisor at PeopleTech Partners, Fund Advisor at W Fund, Founding Board Member at NYC BLEND, and Mentor at Techstars. Additionally, she was a member of All Raise, an organization focused on advancing and empowering female founders and investors.

To connect with Cat, you can find her on various platforms with the username @catmhernandez. She is always open to meeting new people who share her passion for creating a better future that is more equitable and accessible for everyone.