Caroline Lutkewitte

As a girl, Caroline never imagined herself working in the “business” world known for it’s stuffy suits and 9-5 desk jobs, favoring more free-spirited answers to “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Much later, her passion for social causes and desire to have a career with an impact sparked a curiosity in the role of small business in economic development. Startups specifically gave her a creative outlet and the freedom she was craving to experiment & build. She’s particularly inspired to tackle the diversity gap in venture capital for underrepresented founders. Fundamentally, she believes in leveraging her privilege to address systems of oppression. As a white woman from New Jersey and holding a Bachelor’s in Public Health from Tulane University, she is cognizant of how her identities influences her work. She is humbled by the informal “schooling” in intersectional community organizing she’s received from local leaders; she is grateful to these teachers for giving her the most powerful educational experiences. Caroline is a Venture for America fellow and SoGal Foundation chapter lead. When she’s not dreaming up side projects, she enjoys crocheting and crushing the patriarchy.