Love seeing our co-founder Kara Peterson on this list of amazing women in #Boston! #WomensHistoryMonth
Happy Women’s History Month! Since Startup Boston's launch in 2016, one thing has remained undeniable: our startup ecosystem thrives because of the passionate, brilliant, and determined individuals who shape it. Women founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem builders are at the forefront - breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and driving meaningful change. I’m deeply appreciative of the women leading the charge in Greater #Boston and #NewEngland’s #startup scene. Their contributions spark innovation, foster inclusion, and make our community stronger every day. Excited to celebrate their contributions today - and every day! ?? Alexa Jackson (Boston City Lead, Women and Climate) – Supporting professionals working in climate innovation ?? Anna Palmer (Cofounder, XFactor Ventures) – Investing in female-led startups and bringing a National Women’s Soccer League team to Boston ?? Bobbie Carlton (Founder, Innovation Women) – Increasing visibility for women through media and speaker opportunities ?? Chareeda R. (Cofounder, A2C Boston) – Building a thriving network of diverse founders and investors ?? Isabella Mandis (Founder, Girls Into VC) – Opening doors for young women in #VC ?? Gabrielle King Morse (President, Center for Women & Enterprise) – Provides education, mentorship, and resources for women #entrepreneurs ?? Jessica Angeles (Community Manager, MassChallenge) – Connecting founders with critical resources and championing first gen professionals in the #startup space ?? Kara Peterson (Cofounder, descrybe.ai) – Making #AI more accessible and leveraging technology for justice and equity ?? Kathryn (Kat) Lazell (Sr Program Manager, CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center)) – Driving support for BIPOC and female-identifying businesses through Social Impact Accelerator ?? Kristina Tsipouras Miller (Founder, Boston Business Women) – Fostering a powerful network for professional women through events and mentorship ?? Lisa Hillman (Boston Chapter Chair, Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower.) – Advocating for women in life sciences and leading mentorship initiatives in the industry ?? Marisa Nieves (Cofounder, A2C Boston) – Expanding access to capital and community for underrepresented founders in the startup ecosystem ?? Megan Marszalek (Program Director, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative) – Driving strategic investments and community-building initiatives for #startups and ESOs ?? Nana Younge, M.Ed. (Founder, Get Girls Going) – Empowering Black teen girls to become entrepreneurs and innovators ?? Shweta Agrawal (Co-Director, Boston New Technology (BNT)) – Supporting entrepreneurs through networking and workshops ?? Tara Greco (Investor, Portfolia, Chloe Capital) – Investing in female-led startups and expanding financial access for underserved communities ?? Tasneem Dohadwala (Founding Partner, Excelestar Ventures LLC) – Supporting medical and deep tech innovation while championing women entrepreneurs