JESSE DRAPER

Jesse Draper is the founding partner of Halogen Ventures focused on early stage investing in consumer technology companies led by female and co-ed teams. Draper, the first solo female GP in Los Angeles, is also a fourth generation venture capitalist, and the creator and host of Emmy nominated television series, The Valley Girl Show. She brings deep expertise in understanding consumer trends and behavior and identifying entrepreneurs who will innovate and solve problems at scale. She is a fierce advocate for investing in women and the opportunity for using technology and innovation to solve some of the biggest issues facing women and families today.

Draper is a leading voice and role model dedicated to fighting for systemic change for women and diversity in technology and venture capital. Through her work, she is breaking traditional barriers and opening doors to increase access to capital, specifically for women.