Caryn Effron

37 Angels is a community of 100+ angel investors with a mission to activate investors through local and global investor trainings. Our main goal is to increase diversity in angel investing. Many of our members are former entrepreneurs who understand the highs and lows of business-building. As such, we are committed to transparency In communication and providing advice grounded In empathy. We primarily invest in early-stage startups and we are sector and geography agnostic. www.37angels.com

The iDAC Foundation, a 501c-3 nonprofit, recognizes the importance of capital as the oxygen to all industries. Each industrys diverse needs and uses of capital vary, requiring a solution to synchronize the myriad of efforts. At the iDAC Foundation, we are committed to amplifying and educating through thought leadership, coalitions, and resource sharing to illuminate the path toward a more inclusive financial sector.

Declare is a pioneer in leadership training and career advancement for professional women, specializing in helping companies build high-performing diverse teams. Declare members represent top technology, financial services, asset management, media, consulting, healthcare, and consumer companies. Founded in 2016 in New York, the Declare Lead platform is composed of thriving communities in San Francisco, London, Boston, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. The platform equips members with both in-person and online leadership training, mentorship, curated networking groups and unmatched community resources. Declare Search guarantees a diverse slate of candidates for every retained mandate it receives. It has developed an exceptional track record of advancing diversity for its corporate clients. For more information, please visit https://declare.co/ and follow @declare.co on Instagram.

37 Angels is a community of 100+ angel investors with a mission to activate investors through local and global investor trainings. Our main goal is to increase diversity in angel investing. Many of our members are former entrepreneurs who understand the highs and lows of business-building. As such, we are committed to transparency In communication and providing advice grounded In empathy. We primarily invest in early-stage startups and we are sector and geography agnostic. www.37angels.com

GoGirl Finance is a thriving community of women seeking and providing financial wisdom. We’re passionate about encouraging women to gain confidence with their finances so that they can invest in themselves and build the lives they want to lead. Through our on- and offline content we blend financial education with entertainment because we believe that money management doesn't have to be dry and unpleasant!

Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group (“AZ”) is the industry’s preeminent boutique real estate capital advisory firm. AZ offers a wide variety of cutting-edge commercial real estate capital markets financing solutions, including debt and mezzanine financing, preferred and joint venture equity, sponsor equity, and investment sales. In business for over 90 years, the privately held company is headquartered in New York City with offices in Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Boston. The firm is highly regarded within the industry for its integrity, creativity, and advocacy on behalf of its clients. Ethics and trust are the core ethos of the firm.