Dahlia VC - Planting ‘Seeds’ For A Brighter Tomorrow with Veronica Juarez

More Elephant

In the latest episode of the More Elephant podcast, we dive into the world of venture capital funding for Latinx entrepreneurs. Our guest, Veronica Juarez, Founder of Dahlia VC, shares her journey from a political career to her mission of addressing the underrepresentation of Latino entrepreneurs in the venture space.
Veronica's early-stage venture capital fund focuses on supporting seed-stage tech companies that specialize in B2B enterprise software, marketplaces, and FinTech solutions for the Latinx market. The discussion sheds light on the impact of inherent biases in capital allocation, the importance of creating wealth and opportunities for Latinx communities, and the role of specialized venture funds in driving social change and economic justice.
Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in the venture capital industry and how we can work towards a more equitable and inclusive future.
Key More Elephant Takeaways in this Episode:

• Veronica shares her journey from politics to venture capital, highlighting the need to support Latinx founders in the tech industry.
• We discuss the persistent challenges faced by underrepresented founders and her mission to provide support and opportunities for them to succeed by utilizing her ‘presence’ in the room and understanding of how capital allocation works to create access.
• We emphasize the importance of collaboration and access to capital in driving social change and creating generational wealth.
• …and more.