“Participating in Plug In Ventures was an intentional choice to find people who share my background and make friends. I was looking for community, and I found it. Having a place like Plug In Ventures where you get to meet and build community is especially important. It's a non-judgmental place where you get to speak your mind and share ideas. The program helped with making some introductions to potential investors, but more than that, I think the takeaway from me was community and tools.”