Deadra Williams

Deadra Williams is a Venture Capital Senior Associate/Fellow at VU Venture Partners since September 2021, specializing in sourcing investment opportunities and developing investment theses across various industries, including Consumer, Fintech, and Healthcare. With extensive experience in due diligence and a robust network within the investment community, Deadra has collaborated closely with General Partners who have invested in numerous unicorns. Prior to this role, Deadra served as Managing Partner at The Five Fifties, managing a diverse real estate portfolio, and as Director of Asset Management and Investments at I-Strategy LLC, focusing on multi-family and SFR properties. Earlier career positions include Investment Branch Manager at Scottrade and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Deadra holds a Bachelor's degree from ICAT.