Joel Bashevkin

Joel Bashevkin is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at VC Include, a non-profit organization focused on building impact-driven, diverse emerging manager ecosystems in the venture capital and private equity sectors.15

Professional Background

Prior to joining VC Include, Joel held significant roles in the social impact sector:

• He served as the Director of Social Ventures at Tides from October 2017 to June 2021.3
• He has been running his own consultancy, JB Consulting, as a Principal since 1988.4

Expertise and Involvement

Joel brings a wealth of experience to his role at VC Include:

• He is an active member of the BMW Responsible Leaders Network, where he collaborates with approximately 2,000 leaders from around the world.2
• His involvement in this network allows him to contribute his time, skills, and experiences to global leadership initiatives.

Current Role

As the COO of VC Include, Joel plays a crucial role in an organization that:

• Accelerates investment into historically underrepresented VC and PE fund managers, including women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ individuals.1
• Aims to drive economic growth through the power of diversity.1
• Focuses on connecting diverse founders with environmental, social, corporate governance (ESG), and impact investing opportunities.1

Joel Bashevkin's position at VC Include aligns with the organization's mission to build infrastructure for an inclusive economy and to shape a more equitable and empowered world through strategic investments and partnerships.