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“It’s time that our leaders understand what women and families have grasped for decades: Care is an issue that affects everyone.” It’s also an issue we can do something about—and leaders can start by investing in affordable caregiving solutions. Here’s what that could look like, according to Renee Kuriyan Wittemyer, Pivotal’s VP of Program Strategy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmNQQTmZ

Thanks to groups like Pivotal-backed?All Raise, women and nonbinary investors are making encouraging gains in the male-dominated venture capital industry. But All Raise's CEO?Paige Hendrix Buckner worries the ongoing backlash against DEI efforts could threaten that progress.

Exciting news! We just hit half a billion raised with our 3rd?and largest fund yet. We are thrilled and honored to continue to do this work backing incredible women. Check out the Forbes Maggie McGrath story here: https://bit.ly/4d65j9H

A lack of available and affordable child care options in the U.S. is preventing parents—especially moms—from being able to work. Hear from three moms about their experiences managing demands at work with their families’ needs at home, via The New York Times.

Rise founder Amanda Nguyen loves fashion. She’s also a passionate advocate for survivors of sexual violence. So every year, she and her team at Rise (a Pivotal partner) organize the Survivor Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week. The show, happening tomorrow, honors survivors’ resilience by turning a question that’s often used to shame them—“What were you wearing?”—into a question that celebrates their creativity and individuality: “What are you wearing?" We recently caught up with Amanda to learn more about her and Rise’s advocacy on behalf of survivors, what it means to be the first Vietnamese woman set to go to space, and how she responds to people who doubt her. Read our full interview below.

The care economy is a $648B market, but to successfully improve patient outcomes and experiences, solutions and tools must be designed thoughtfully for caregivers. At Rock Health Summit on September 10, Patrice Martin (The Holding Co.) will moderate a panel with Brittney Riley Gavini (Pivotal Ventures), Christina LaMontagne (Clarity Pediatrics), Jessica McGlory (Guaranteed), and Pooja Mittal (Health Net), focusing on the opportunities for investors, payers, and innovators to make a lasting impact on the lives of family caregivers and their loved ones. This panel is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of caregiving and health equity. Register for #RHSummit24 and join us: www.rockhealthsummit.com

Our partner Break Through Tech helps students from underrepresented backgrounds get the skills and experience they need to succeed in the tech field. Hear from one student, Iman Shah, whose participation in Break Through Tech’s AI program helped jumpstart her dream of reforming education systems in Pakistan ??

Throughout her career in government and national security, our president Brooke D. Anderson has seen firsthand how decision-making changes for the better when women are at the table. That’s why she’s encouraging women everywhere to get involved and make their voices heard this election ?? https://lnkd.in/gXqStQX4

“We found people who said, ‘I never would’ve thought about investing in sports, but the way that women’s sports can move topics [like] gender equity and racial equity forward in really unique ways really speaks to me.’” In this podcast episode, Jasmine Robinson, Managing Director at Pivotal-backed Monarch Collective, highlights the growing investment opportunities in women’s sports, as well as the approach her fund is taking to scale the market.

“We need diverse perspectives to realize the positive potential of AI and view it as a tool for progress, not a threat." AI is more than just a challenge; it's an opportunity to create a more inclusive tech industry. Girls Who Code is dedicated to empowering the next generation of women to take the lead in shaping the future of AI. Girls Who Code’s CEO Dr. Tarika Barrett, Ph.D. sat down with Forbes’ Gemma Allen to talk about the future of AI. At Girls Who Code we aim to reframe the fear surrounding AI and highlight the intersectionality of technology with other passions. We’re committed to creating programs that give students access to emergent technologies like AI, while also providing a clear path to becoming leaders in the evolving tech workforce. The limitless possibilities of AI can only be realized if it is developed with a wide range of voices and experiences in mind. Check out the full piece here: https://bit.ly/46QShvi