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Valentina Rodriguez

Secretary, LA Chapter Steering Committee at All Raise

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Valentina Rodriguez is currently an Investor at Wonder Ventures in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, specializing in investing in Series A and Seed stage companies in sectors such as Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Consumer Health. With a background in equity research at Morgan Stanley and experience as a founder and CEO at Cannaves Oliva, Valentina has demonstrated expertise in strategic leadership, project management, and business analysis throughout her career.

Work Experience 

  • Secretary, LA Chapter Steering Committee

    2023 - Current

All Raise is a nonprofit on a mission to accelerate the success of female founders and funders to build a more prosperous equitable future.

Raised $15,000,000.00 from Silicon Valley Bank, Sequoia Capital, Pivotal Ventures, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Reid Hoffman Foundation, Silicon Valley Bank and Pivotal Ventures.

  • Principal

    2022

  • Senior Associate

    2021 - 2022

    Wonder Ventures is an early-stage venture fund based in Los Angeles, California. Wonder Ventures past investments include Clutter, Tala, Arcadia Power, Honey, WhatNot, Coinbase, and Bird.

  • USC Marshall Venture Fund – Investment Committee Member

    2022

    The USC Marshall Fund invests in early-stage ventures led by USC students, alumni, faculty, and staff. If you are interested in getting involved in the fund as a student, advisor, or donor, please contact venturefund@marshall.usc.edu. If you are interested in pitching a USC-related venture for investment, please see eligibility criteria and proceed with the instructions.

  • Founder & CEO

    2019 - 2021

  • Equity Research Associate

    2017 - 2019

    Latin American Equity Strategy

  • Fixed Income Analyst

    2015 - 2017

    Investment Grade Corporate Credit Trading

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

  • Associate

    2013 - 2015

  • Business Analyst

    2013 - 2013

  • Summer Analyst

    2014 - 2014

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

  • Summer Legal Intern

    2013 - 2013

  • Academic Tutor

    2009 - 2011

  • Operations Intern

    2009 - 2010

Breakthrough Collaborative is an organization that helps middle school students with academics up through college.

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