Maria Odiamar Racho

Founder & Managing Partner

2024 - Current

Kapwa means “togetherness”, “kindred”, “fellow humans” in Tagalog (Filipino). Kapwa Capital is a diverse syndicate of angel investors backing underserved founders.

CEO

2021

Organization & Leadership Development advisory and sourcing partner for VC/PE/Family Office portfolio companies.

Venture Partner

2023

Qubits Ventures is a pre-seed to seed venture capital firm. We invest in scalable technology startups that are applying quantum tech and future of computing technologies to solve complex problems and provide positive societal impact.

Business Development

2023

Executive assessment and development for PE backed companies. Copperbox empowers leaders to live their purpose, make better strategic decisions, and inspire their teams.

Women's Business Ownership Council Member

2023

Appointed by Office of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker

Founding Managing Partner

2021 - 2023

Venture capital firm. On a mission to empower resilient Asian Americans to build enduring companies, with an initial focus on women.

Organizational Effectiveness Senior Manager & Practice Lead

2014 - 2023

Consults Allstate business executives on large-scale strategic change

Startup Engagement - Sr Manager

2021 - 2022

Finance - Corporate Business Development (Special Assignment)

Sr. Organizational Effectiveness Consultant

2007 - 2014

Information Technology Manager

2000 - 2007

Allstate Agency - Office Manager and Financial Services Professional

1994 - 2000

Licensed Financial Services Professional (P&C, Life & Health) responsible for the daily operations of a large, top performing sales agency. Supported the agent in achieving Inner Circle (Top 1%) status and in the continuous achievement of Life Millionaire. Just prior to leaving the agency, we achieved the #7 sales position among all Life writers.

Learning Group Consultant & Supporting Faculty

2021 - 2022

Learning Group Consultant & Supporting Faculty at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School: Executive MS in Organizational Development (MSOD) Program

Angel Investor & Advisor

2020 - 2022

Co Founder & Past President

2014 - 2021

Co-founded an employee resource group providing resources, access, and skills to empower employees to bring their grassroots ideas to life. Grew from 5 to over 800 members generating 15+ provisional patents, running the internal shark tank, startup challenges, and innovation showcases. Converted into a formal corporate incubator.