SoGal Ventures

?? Celebrating Pocket Sun: Champion for Women Entrepreneurs ?? In the landscape of venture capital, gender disparity remains a formidable obstacle. Yet, amidst this challenge, Pocket Sun, Co-Founder of SoGal Ventures, shines as a beacon of empowerment and change. Pocket's journey began with a simple observation during her time at USC: a lack of representation for women and diverse voices in entrepreneurship. Determined to address this imbalance, she founded the SoGal community, which has since blossomed into a global network of over 256,000 members across six continents. When faced with skepticism from investors about the viability of investing in women-led businesses, Pocket remained undeterred. Today, with three unicorns and a top-decile fund under her belt, she stands as a testament to the immense potential of women entrepreneurs. But Pocket is more than just an investor. She's a mentor, a cheerleader, and a tireless advocate for women in tech. Through her leadership, she not only provides capital but also guidance, support, and opportunities for women to thrive and succeed. Pocket Sun's unwavering commitment to leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs is an inspiration to us all. Let's celebrate her achievements and continue to champion diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Read more here: https://shorturl.ac/7dfei #WomenInTech #Entrepreneurship #GenderEquality #InternationalWomensDay #Empowerment #womeninbusiness #womenfounders #womenintech? #womenempoweringwomen #diversityintech #womenwholead

SoGal co-founder and Managing Partner, Pocket Sun, was AsiaTechDaily's esteemed guest of honor yesterday during their inaugural subscriber-exclusive online event: the Innovation Exchange Program! Her advice to the startup founder attendees? ?? Look for the non-obvious opportunities in the market. It's a call to think outside the box, to catch trends early, and to stay ahead in this competitive landscape. We are thrilled that #AsiaTechDaily is filling a much-needed space with rich content and thought leadership that entrepreneurs need to stay attuned to opportunities. These monthly gatherings are a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration. SoGal firmly believes that such initiatives inspire more growth and innovation in the #tech and #startup world. Let's continue to pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future! Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/3OAVfMp #Innovation #Startups #Tech #AsiaTechDaily #PocketSun #SoGalVentures #Entrepreneurship

?? COMING IN HOT??: It's time to call out the blatant double standards in advertising! As a proud supporter of our fund I portfolio company, Unbound —?a women's sexual wellness brand — we are profoundly dismayed by the censorship and bias they are facing. Why is it that men's sexual health brands can freely advertise, while women brands are constantly battling restrictions and censorship? This isn't just about advertising, it's about equity and justice ??. To expose this injustice, they created a fake brand, Thunderthrust, selling similar products targeted at men. Guess what? The ads went right through ??! No rejections — a clear demonstration of the gender bias in advertising. Unbound was forced to rely on organic growth due to these restrictions. And while this approach has its merits, it's a strategy born out of necessity, not choice. It's time for social platforms to review their policies and ensure they are fair and unbiased. SoGal is working to level the playing field, and we won't stop until we see change. Step 1: spreading awareness on the issue. Join us! Read more about Unbound's struggle with the ad industry: https://bit.ly/3NmhpBC

Are you a woman looking for funding? Consider joining #SoGalVentures #CoFounder Pocket Sun as she sits down with the Invest In Her Podcast, with Catherine Gray tomorrow at 12:00pm PST! It's the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable insights, connect with funding resources, and be inspired on your entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss out on this empowering conversation! ????