Miriam Rivera

Miriam Rivera has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries and roles. Miriam is the CEO, Co-Founder, and Managing Director of Ulu Ventures, a seed stage venture firm focused on enterprise IT. Miriam co-founded Ulu Ventures with a focus on generating great financial results using a disciplined decision-making process. Miriam is also a Member of the Board of Trustees for Sesame Workshop, where they contribute to the organization's mission of advancing education and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Miriam serves as a Trustee and Chair of the Investments Committee for the Kauffman Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to creating opportunities in education and entrepreneurship. Miriam is also a Co-Founder and Board Member of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs, which supports the Stanford community in entrepreneurial endeavors. Miriam has served as an Advisor to the Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford and has been involved in the development of executive education programs. Miriam is a Member of the Advisory Council and the Online Education Committee at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Miriam has experience in the education sector as the Chief Operating Officer/General Counsel of Minerva Project, where they managed financial audits and fundraising efforts. Miriam has also served on multiple committees and boards at Stanford University, including the Board of Trustees and the Board of Visitors at Stanford Law School. Miriam's earlier experience includes working at Google as the Vice President/Deputy General Counsel, where they led legal teams in various areas.

Miriam Rivera began their education at Stanford University in 1982, where they pursued a degree in Sociology. Miriam completed their undergraduate studies in 1986, earning an AB degree. Miriam then continued their education at Stanford University, graduating in 1989 with an AM degree in Spanish, focusing on Latin American/Caribbean Literature. In 1991, they enrolled in both Stanford Law School and Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completing their studies in 1995. During this period, they obtained a JD degree from Stanford Law School and an MBA degree from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. In 2010, Miriam Rivera furthered their education by attending Kauffman Fellows, where they completed a fellowship in Venture Capital from 2010 to 2012.