Catherine Gray, host of the Invest In Her Podcast, interviews Laura Rippy, Managing Partner and Board Member at Alumni Ventures, where she leads multiple funds, including The Yard Ventures (Harvard), Green D Ventures (Dartmouth), the Women's Fund, and the U.S. Strategic Tech Fund. Laura was ranked the #1 Woman Early Stage Investor in 2025 by Business Insider. A three-time CEO and seasoned executive, she has led and scaled numerous tech startups across Boston, Seattle, and Dallas-Fort Worth, and brings deep experience from her time at Microsoft. With a background in strategy consulting during Germany's economic unification and degrees from Harvard Business School and Dartmouth College, Laura brings a uniquely global and operationally grounded perspective to venture investing.  In this episode, Laura shares her journey from operator to top-ranked venture investor and unpacks what truly differentiates successful founders in today's competitive landscape. She and Catherine discuss the evolving venture capital ecosystem, the importance of access and education for women entering investing, and how Alumni Ventures is democratizing venture capital by opening doors to a broader investor base. Laura also offers insight into evaluating early-stage opportunities, building high-performing teams, and the critical role of pattern recognition and conviction in investing. The conversation highlights both the challenges and opportunities for women in venture, reinforcing the importance of visibility, community, and strategic capital in driving long-term impact.   Websites Mentioned https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels   #InvestInHer #FinancialWellness #WomenInFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #InclusiveFinance #FintechForGood #BehavioralEconomics #WealthBuilding #FinancialHealth #EmpowerWomen #MoneyMatters #SheAngelInvestors #InvestInYourself #FinancialFreedom