HBCU Founders Initiative
Leigh Harris is a member of several influential organizations in the venture capital space, including Global Women in VC and Black Women in Venture Capital, where a collective commitment to empowering women investors is evident. Currently serving on the Investor Advisory Board for the HBCU Founders Initiative, Harris supports early-stage founders from HBCUs in their venture capital pursuits. As a founding member of Capital Collective and an investor with Plucky VC, Harris actively participates in fostering investment opportunities in diverse markets. Past experience includes a role as an Investment Analyst at the Black Venture Capital Consortium, where responsibilities included sourcing companies and conducting due diligence, as well as a position as a Venture Fellow/Analyst at The Artemis Fund, focused on investments in female-led technology companies. Harris holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Howard University and has a background that includes operational roles in pharmacy and investment internships.
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HBCU Founders Initiative
The HBCU Founders Initiative is a nonprofit organization that is engaging rising HBCU students and alumni interested in developing solutions that close the wealth gap ranging from increasing access to healthcare, education, and financial services. From the ideation stage to the investment stage and beyond, the HBCU Founders Initiative offers programs, events, resources, and a vast network committed to supporting HBCU founders on their entrepreneurial journey.