Venture Capital & Wealth: What Every Executive Woman Should Know

As executives, women spend their careers driving growth and creating value for organizations. But what about opportunities to grow our own wealth beyond traditional investments? You’re invited to an intimate evening exploring venture capital as an alternative asset class, how it works, and its potential role in long-term wealth building.

Our conversation will be led by Carmen Palafox, Founder and Managing Partner of 2045 Ventures, Venture Partner of How Women Invest, and Adjunct Professor at USC Marshall.

Together we’ll explore:

• How venture capital funds work and the roles of Limited Partners and General Partners

• Why investors explore venture capital as part of a diversified portfolio

• The potential returns, risks, and long-term commitments involved

• How venture capitalists evaluate companies and investment opportunities

• What to consider before exploring venture capital as an investment

Whether you’re new to venture capital or looking to deepen your understanding, you’ll leave with practical insights and meaningful connections with other executive women. This session advances How Women Invest’s mission to expand women’s access to venture capital.

Featured Speaker: Carmen Palafox

Founder and Managing Partner, 2045 Ventures

Carmen brings over two decades of finance experience, including leadership at Dimensional Fund Advisors, and teaches venture capital at USC Marshall.

Host: Brandy Goolsby, MBA, MSEE

Founder, Architecture of Alliance; How Women Lead Executive Board Member and How Women Invest Investor

With gratitude to our event sponsor, Room & Board Dallas.