Ashley Dewalt

Ashley DeWalt is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capital expert with extensive experience in the sports and technology sectors. Currently serving as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Collectiv, a community-powered VC fund, Ashley also holds positions as a Venture Advisor at Mercury and South Loop Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments targeting innovative founders and companies. As Managing Director of DivInc, Ashley works to support underrepresented entrepreneurs, while also acting as an angel investor and advisor for various startups. With a background in sports management consultancy through Leverage Sports, Ashley has contributed to the academic field as a lecturer at the University of Houston. Ashley holds a Master’s degree in Sport Management from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Houston-Downtown.