Anita C. Roberts
MD Silicon Hills Capital
Anita C. Roberts is an inspiring minority tech ecosystem builder and international speaker. She's aForbes lister, innovator, entrepreneur, and media maven on a mission to create positive economicchange for minorities and women in tech. She has held multiple executive and senior-level positions andserved as an army executive spokesperson and civilian public relations/marketing guru.
Currently, Anita is Managing Partner of Silicon Hills Capital and a Founding Partner of mvmt inc., twoventure firms focused on bridging the gap to venture capital for underrepresented founders. Throughthese funds, Anita helps build scalable, growth aggressive companies that create accessible technologiesto empower millions of people to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Anita also createdMade Media Group, a nonprofit organization that empowers and educates African American businessowners to build sustainable wealth, promote cultural relevance, and uplift their communities througheconomic equity.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: Unlocking and Accelerating Funding for Women and Diverse Founders in Fintech
The lack of funding for female and diverse founders remains a significant issue in the fintech industry, hindering innovation and diversity. Addressing this gap is crucial for fostering an inclusive ecosystem that drives growth and equity. In this session, we will explore strategies to improve funding access for women and diverse founders in fintech. Discussions will cover actionable steps to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in fintech funding, including successful initiatives and best practices. Join this panel to gain insights into creating a more inclusive funding environment and learn how to support and accelerate the growth of diverse founders in the fintech space.
Wednesday 12 March 13:00 - 13:40 Hall C - Expo
Financing Fintech’s Future
The lack of funding for female and diverse founders remains a significant issue in the fintech industry, hindering innovation and diversity. Addressing this gap is crucial for fostering an inclusive ecosystem that drives growth and equity. In this session, we will explore strategies to improve funding access for women and diverse founders in fintech. Discussions will cover actionable steps to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in fintech funding, including successful initiatives and best practices. Join this panel to gain insights into creating a more inclusive funding environment and learn how to support and accelerate the growth of diverse founders in the fintech space.
Hall C - Expo US/Pacific