Julie Penner has over five years of experience working with and investing in more than seventy early-stage companies. She has worked as a leadership coach, facilitator, and COO, and holds a JD from University of Colorado Law School and an MBA from the Leeds School of Business with a focus in entrepreneurship. In addition to her professional work, Julie serves on the board for Studio Arts Boulder and mentors founders and startups through CU and Techstars. She has extensive training in Conscious Leadership and lean startup principles, and is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in venture funding by offering dedicated office hours for underrepresented founders.