Zahava Stroud

Zahava Stroud is a prominent angel investor and the founder of Angel Launch, a platform that connects startups with investors. With a background in law, she graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Sociology and earned her law degree from UC Davis Law School in 1985. Stroud practiced as a trial lawyer and business litigator in Los Angeles for 18 years before venturing into entrepreneurship, where she established the iHollywood Forum to facilitate networking among entrepreneurs and investors.12

In 2012, recognizing the growing needs of startups for resources and guidance, she founded Angel Launch. This organization produces various events, including venture forums and seminars, aimed at helping early-stage and mid-stage startups secure funding and develop business strategies.12 Stroud's events have attracted thousands of attendees and have been instrumental in fostering connections that lead to funding opportunities for many startups.1

As an angel investor, Stroud is actively involved in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem, leveraging her extensive network of accredited investors to support innovative ventures. Her work emphasizes the importance of creating environments where entrepreneurs can engage with potential investors effectively.13