Trish Costello
CEO Portfolia
Trish Costello is CEO and Founder of Portfolia. Portfolia activates the wealth of women, with nearly 2,000 women limited partners in its venture capital funds. Portfolia's 14 VC funds focus on industries that over-index for women, including active aging and longevity, women's health, sustainability, and Rising America (diversity). Portfolia is the most active investor in women's health in the US. Portfolia's 153 investments include unicorns Everly Health, GrubMarket, and Maven Clinic;and noted consumer products companies Madison Reed, Canela Media, and Apollo Neuro.
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
