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About Us

Plug In Ventures is a community driven platform supporting early-stage and venture-backable founders. Since our founding in 2015, we’ve built an ecosystem where entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners come together to spark innovation and scale businesses.

Our Impact

1,200+

Founders Supported
Since Inception

$2M

Non-Dilutive
Grants Secured

$30M+

Capital Raised by
Our Founders

600+

Companies Engaged
Across Our Platform

Our Mission

We exist to accelerate the success of diverse founders by providing access to capital, resources, and community.

Through flagship events, curated investor connections, and high-impact programming, we empower founders to grow companies that shape the future of fintech, healthcare, climate, media, and beyond.

In 2025, Plug In Ventures marks its 10-Year Anniversary with the theme Milestones & Moonshots. As we celebrate a decade of impact, we’re rallying partners and founders around the bold opportunities ahead — building an even stronger foundation for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Our Team

Agenor Castro

Head of Development

Aina Fadina

Head of Platform

Cindy Campbell

Accounting & Finance Operations

Derek Smith

CEO

Kate Drane

Director of Operations

Nuha Saho

Analyst

Ryan Estes

Operations Lead

Entrepreneurs & Investors in Residence

Audrey Wu

Co-Founder & COO, Ruth Health

Greg McNeil

President, Kurio Labs

Jenieri Cyrus

Senior Associate, Urban Innovation Fund

Paul Francis

CEO & Co-Founder, KIGT, Inc.

Remy Meraz

Co-Founder & CEO, Zella Life

Board of Directors

Adrienne Willis

President, Lance Lucas & Associates, LLC

Eric Jaffe

Chief Business Officer & Co-Founder, ChowNow

Janice McNair

Strategic CFO, VC & PE Backed Companies

Kathryne Cooper

Partner, Jumpstart Nova

Kevin Amoo-Mensah

Client Strategist, BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Shawn Gunn

Co-Founder & CEO, PLLAY®