Grace Anne Belangia

Grace Anne Belangia is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a diverse background in supporting startups and community development. As Co-Founder of Make Startups, Grace Anne advises organizations on entrepreneur training standards and funding access. In addition, Grace Anne owns Asombrosa Sonoma County and serves as Executive Director at theClubhou.se, where key initiatives have included launching a nonprofit for startups and co-creating a Code Bootcamp. An active investor, Grace Anne is involved with multiple funds, including the Portfolia Active Aging Fund, Valor Ventures, VentureSouth, and Backstage Capital, focusing on fostering diverse and innovative startups. Previous experience includes consulting with CONima Innovation Architects and organizing local entrepreneurial events with 1 Million Cups. Grace Anne holds a BA in Political Science from UCLA and an MS in Communications from San José State University, along with various leadership and entrepreneurship certifications.