Divya G.

One of the driving goals of Next Wave Impact is to increase diversity in angel investing and high growth entrepreneurship. Our first pilot programs sought to narrow the gender gap in angel investing by providing nearly 200 women a unique learning opportunity that allowed them to build a diversified portfolio of investments, receive mentoring by women who are experienced angel investors, and an education & training program around angel investing. We completed two pilot programs: a US program in partnership with Portfolia and Go Beyond Investing and a Europe program in partnership with Go Beyond Investing and the European Business Angel Network. The Angel Capital Association also partnered with us on the education and training piece, which was supported by the Kauffman Foundation. Second funds are now underway in both the US and Europe. We have also set up a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, the Next Wave Foundation, which will focus on building out the education and training programs, as well as a global network of women investors and entrepreneurs (and the men who support them). The Next Wave Network is a global movement to increase women’s participation in angel investing as an asset class. It has been developed to provide an enriching investment experience; including an investment portfolio in start-ups, an education of the investment process, and the development of a global angel community of successful business women across the US, Europe, Africa,Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele. As a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization, we pride ourselves on fostering global cross-cultural connections that advance both the careers of our employees and the success of our clients businesses. At LanceSoft, our mission is clear: to leverage our global network to seamlessly connect businesses with the right talent and individuals with the right opportunities, all without bias. We believe in providing Global Workforce Solutions with a personalized, human touch. Our comprehensive range of services spans various domains, encompassing temporary and permanent staffing, Statement of Work (SOW) arrangements, payrolling, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), application design and development, program/project management, and engineering solutions. Currently, our team of over 5,000 professionals caters to 110+ enterprise clients worldwide, including Fortune companies. Our client base represents a diverse spectrum of industries, including Banking & Financial Services, Semiconductor/VLSI, Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Government, Telecom & Media, Retail & Distribution, Oil & Gas, and Energy & Utilities. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, LanceSoft operates 32+ regional offices across the North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We also have nine delivery centers strategically located in India in Bangalore, Indore, Noida, Baroda, Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar, Dehradun, Goa, and Aligarh to further enhance our client service capabilities.

One of the driving goals of Next Wave Impact is to increase diversity in angel investing and high growth entrepreneurship. Our first pilot programs sought to narrow the gender gap in angel investing by providing nearly 200 women a unique learning opportunity that allowed them to build a diversified portfolio of investments, receive mentoring by women who are experienced angel investors, and an education & training program around angel investing. We completed two pilot programs: a US program in partnership with Portfolia and Go Beyond Investing and a Europe program in partnership with Go Beyond Investing and the European Business Angel Network. The Angel Capital Association also partnered with us on the education and training piece, which was supported by the Kauffman Foundation. Second funds are now underway in both the US and Europe. We have also set up a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, the Next Wave Foundation, which will focus on building out the education and training programs, as well as a global network of women investors and entrepreneurs (and the men who support them). The Next Wave Network is a global movement to increase women’s participation in angel investing as an asset class. It has been developed to provide an enriching investment experience; including an investment portfolio in start-ups, an education of the investment process, and the development of a global angel community of successful business women across the US, Europe, Africa,Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.