Miriam Rivera was the focus of the VC spotlight on the Bloomberg Technology show about the state of venture investing.
Bloomberg Technology
Miriam Rivera was interviewed on the Bloomberg Technology show about the state of the venture industry, highlighting Ulu Ventures’ data-driven thesis and the importance of investing in diverse founders.
San Francisco Examiner
Miriam was quoted in a San Francisco Examiner article exploring how big tech’s retreat from DEI reflects a lack of will.
Latinas in VC
Miriam is a contributing author in Latinas in VC: A Master Guide to the Voices, Strategies, and Stories of Latinas and Women in Venture Capital. The book celebrates the stories and contributions of women who are shaping the future of investing and entrepreneurship. It features pioneering women and Latina investors in early-stage funding—leaders catalyzing high-growth companies and driving meaningful economic transformation.
Journey to Lead
Maria Salamanca was selected as a fellow in the 2025 Journey to Lead class. Each year, 25 renowned Fortune 500 CEOs, preeminent founders, and top venture capitalists work with 25 Fellows: a carefully selected group of proven innovators and builders who have exceptional potential to impact the world. The Fellows reflect a diversity of races, ethnicities, industries, backgrounds, and thoughts.
Brown University
Trina Weller and Steve Reale conducted a workshop on Decision Analysis in Venture Capital for a group of students at Brown University’s Masters of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PRIME) program. Ulu Ventures was one of the stops on the group’s weeklong Silicon Valley immersion trip, which enhances their classroom education with interactions with startups, VCs, and technologists.
Women’s History Month
We wrapped up Women’s History Month having spotlighted five of our amazing female Ulupreneurs. We explored the personal stories of how Jenny Xia Spradling, CEO of FreeWill, continues their efforts to steer bequests for charities to a total of $1T. We also learned how Ritu Narayan, CEO of Zum, is transforming student transportation and providing innovative ways for it to be sustainable. Additionally, Marisa Repka, co-founder of Cambium, told us about their efforts to make sure waste lumber gets upcycled back into the market.
We also talked to Aline Lerner, CEO of interviewing.io, who just co-authored a book to help engineers navigate a very different job market. And we highlighted the work of Jayce Hafner, CEO of FarmRaise, who is helping farmers streamline their finances and navigate the current political climate.
