Jesse Draper

Jesse Draper is a prominent venture capitalist and the Founding Partner of Halogen Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in female-founded consumer technology companies. She is recognized for her commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and has been instrumental in raising awareness about the underrepresentation of women in the venture capital space. Draper comes from a lineage of influential venture capitalists, being a fourth-generation member of the Draper family, which has a rich history in the investment sector.

In her role as a Board Observer at Mirza, Draper continues to leverage her expertise to guide and support emerging companies. She has previously held similar positions, including at Robinhood until its IPO in 2021. Draper is also known for her work in media, having created and hosted "The Valley Girl Show," which featured interviews with notable figures in technology and entrepreneurship, aiming to make Silicon Valley more relatable and accessible.1245

Draper is an advocate for female-led startups and believes in the potential of women entrepreneurs, asserting that there is no shortage of talent among female founders, despite historical funding disparities.13