Jesse Draper is a successful venture capitalist, a mother of three, and an advocate for female-led businesses in the technology industry. As a founding partner of Halogen Ventures, she invests in early stage consumer technology companies run by women and co-ed teams. A fourth-generation venture capitalist and the creator and host of The Valley Girl Show, Jesse has a wealth of experience in identifying businesses with a strong potential for growth. Her portfolio includes over 70 companies, such as The Skimm, ThirdLove, and HopSkipDrive, and she is a frequent contributor to top-tier publications such as Forbes and Marie Claire.

Jesse has been recognized for her expertise as one of Business Insider's top 10 early stage female investors and listed in Marie Claire's "50 Most Connected Women in America." She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the technology industry and is actively involved in the growth of the female entrepreneurship community at UCLA. Jesse sits on the board of directors for several organizations, including Trust & Will and Preemadonna, and is a strong supporter of nonprofits such as the Parkinson's Institute and Bizworld.