Raissa Espiritu

Raissa Espiritu is a prominent figure in the Canadian venture capital and tech industry, with a focus on promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. She currently holds multiple significant roles:

Professional Positions

• Co-Founder and General Partner of a climate and health-focused venture capital fund2
• Executive in Residence at the Cenovus Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Accelerator at Innovate Calgary6
• Associated with Audaxa Ventures12

Expertise and Skills

Raissa is known for her:

• Strategic planning abilities1
• Information synthesis and quick decision-making1
• Championing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiatives2
• Experience as a director2

Education and Background

She holds an MBA degree, which likely contributes to her business acumen and strategic thinking.2

Recent Activities

Raissa has been actively involved in various tech and innovation events:

• Promoting the Platform Calgary Launch Party, celebrating the tech industry in Calgary3
• Advocating for gender equality and diversity in the tech and venture capital sectors4
• Participating in and promoting events like the Toast Summit in Calgary5
• Attending Collision Conf in Toronto, a major event for startups and innovation7

Initiatives

Raissa is passionate about:

• Driving innovation through diversity4
• Supporting the UCeed's Cenovus Equity, Diversity, Inclusion accelerator6
• Connecting with and supporting the Calgary tech and business network56

Raissa Espiritu's LinkedIn profile reflects her commitment to fostering innovation, promoting diversity in tech and venture capital, and supporting the growth of the Canadian startup ecosystem, particularly in Calgary.