Built to Lead

Former NCAA Division I basketball player turned NASM-certified celebrity trainer and founder of The TAY Way, a four-pillar performance method designed for high-achieving women. Taylor has hosted exclusive women-only fitness experiences at NeueHouse and Technogym, built the Girly Pops Fitness community across LA, and has been featured in Athletech News, Bold Journey Magazine, and SHOUTOUT LA. After rebuilding from two ACL tears, she created a method that meets women where they are. She opens the day with a physical activation that reframes your body as a leadership asset.

WOC solopreneur turned CEO who left her corporate brand marketing career, booked a one-way flight to Paris, and built a global community of over 70,000 women. Creator of The Bravo Life, which has supported over 2,000 purpose-driven women through coaching, programs, and luxury retreats worldwide including Bali. Scaled a single offer to seven figures. Host of the Clarity to Launch podcast. Featured on CEO School, Her Life By Design, Entreprenista, and major podcasts. 72K followers on Instagram and counting.

Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, which has invested in 200+ companies led by underrepresented founders including women, people of colour, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Author of the best-selling book It's About Damn Time. Named to Fast Company's Most Creative People, Fortune's 40 Under 40, and Forbes's Next Billion-Dollar Startups. The first non-celebrity Black woman to grace the cover of Fast Company. Built Backstage Capital from the ground up while experiencing homelessness. Founder of Your First Million and All-Access communities helping women build lasting wealth. Living proof that the system doesn't get to decide who builds.

Venture capitalist, General Partner of the Silicon Valley Women Founders Fund, and CEO of She Angel Investors. Executive producer of the award-winning documentary Show Her The Money (watch now on Amazon), which earned a place on the Academy Awards For Your Consideration list, had a theatrical release in Los Angeles and New York City, was named one of the 10 Best Financial Films of the Decade by U.S. News & World Report, and completed a 100-city worldwide screening tour. TEDx speaker. Author. Host of the Invest in Her podcast. Producer of I Can't Marry You for PBS. Co-founder of the She Angels Foundation. 2023 West Hollywood Women's Leadership Award and 2022 BRA Network Visionary Leader Award recipient. Member of Wealthing VC Investment Club and Gaingels. Currently co-producing Millennials Are Killing Musicals, heading to Broadway.

Co-founder and General Partner of Emmeline Ventures, a female-founded early-stage fund investing in women's health, wealth, and well-being. Associate Producer of Show Her The Money. Previously Managing Director at NLA Ventures investing across healthcare, clean-tech, and cybersecurity. 13+ portfolio investments including Ruth Health, Mirza, Rebel Girls, and Clutch Wallet. Pipeline Angels alumna. Featured in Carta, PitchBook, Venture Capital Journal, and the Emerging Managers Podcast. Living proof that women-led funds outperform.

Serial entrepreneur who has founded businesses across finance, sustainability, e-commerce, and beauty. Founder and Director of CFOWorx, a fractional CFO practice operating across the US, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. Has assisted in $20M+ in capital raises across SaaS, telehealth, and professional services. Featured in Entrepreneurs Magazine. Board member for several not-for-profits advancing social equity and equality. Speaker at national business conferences across the Asia-Pacific. Co-founder of Women For Impact.

Founder of Gleaux, a philanthropic and impact advisory practice connecting capital to culture. Forbes Human Resources Council member. Over a dozen years in philanthropy, DEIB strategy, social impact, and public affairs. Has helped move millions in funding and broker cross-sector partnerships across Los Angeles. Previously Global Head of People and Culture at SecondMuse and Development Manager at Tahirih Justice Center where revenue grew from $800K to $2.6M. Collaborated with LinkedIn on equity-centred initiatives.

4X National Champion and USA Hall of Fame gymnast turned serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and global keynote speaker. Founder and General Partner of Bad Bitch Empire, a global movement, media brand, and venture fund for women building success on their own terms. Best-selling author of The Bad Bitch Business Bible (HarperCollins). Former Wall Street analyst turned startup founder who has helped women raise more than $50 million in funding. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30, Fast Company Executive Board, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Yale University graduate. Under her artist name Baddie Li, Lisa brings her message to life through music and performance — and she’s performing live at Built to Lead.