β€οΈπŸ–€πŸ’šπŸ’›ERIN (Ear-in) HORNE MCKINNEY, M.A. β€οΈπŸ–€πŸ’šπŸ’›

LUMINARY | C-Suite Leader | Exited Founder | Impact & Angel Investor | Board Chair | Communication Scientist | TIME Magazine Inaugural β€œCloser” | 3x Washingtonian Mag β€œTech Titan” | HBCU Champion

πŸ“ United StatesπŸ”„ Updated September 2026πŸ’Ό 3 investmentsπŸ“… 7 years investingπŸ—“ Last invested Jan 2022
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Co-Founder & Board Member
2022
MN HBCU Alumni is a collective of alumni from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) that live and work in MN. We are committed to raising awareness and empowering Minnesotas youth with knowledge about HBCUs. We are steadfast in uniting HBCU alumni within the state, cultivating profound fellowship, and igniting community engagement.
early stageEducation
Board Member
2020
The Alliance is a national coalition of 90+ equity-centered organizations serving underrepresented entrepreneurs and innovators.
Member & Angel Investor
2019
Pipeline Angels is changing the face of angel investing and creating capital for founders who are trans women, cis women, agender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and two-spirit. In 2023, Pipeline Angels became part of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL). Our members serve as the friends and family round for entrepreneurs who may not already have support at that critical stage. Learn more: pipelineangels.org
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2022
Co-Founder & Board Member
2022
MN HBCU Alumni is a collective of alumni from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) that live and work in MN. We are committed to raising awareness and empowering Minnesotas youth with knowledge about HBCUs. We are steadfast in uniting HBCU alumni within the state, cultivating profound fellowship, and igniting community engagement.
early stageEducation
2021
Chief Executive Officer
2021
About Since 1978, WomenVenture has provided women of all ages, cultures, races, and socio-economic statuses with the resources to achieve economic success. We provide training, access to small business loans, 1:1 business guidance, and a community of support to female founders. Our mission is to empower women to achieve their economic goals by building profitable and sustainable businesses that transform communities. Our vision is to live in a society where women-owned businesses are the economic engine that powers our world. Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenVenture Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenVenture
2020
Board Member
2020
The Alliance is a national coalition of 90+ equity-centered organizations serving underrepresented entrepreneurs and innovators.
2019
VC Unlocked Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers - Cohort Member
2019
500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.
Member & Angel Investor
2019
Pipeline Angels is changing the face of angel investing and creating capital for founders who are trans women, cis women, agender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and two-spirit. In 2023, Pipeline Angels became part of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL). Our members serve as the friends and family round for entrepreneurs who may not already have support at that critical stage. Learn more: pipelineangels.org
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