We are kicking off this week of Business as Usual by welcoming Ilana Diamond, the Managing Partner of Pittsburgh's newest VC firm, 412 Venture Fund.

Ilana will talk to us about 412 Venture Fund taking a new approach to investing. 412 Venture Fund is a network of founders supporting founders first; is a catalyst for building Pittsburgh's next-generation VC ecosystem; and is a community of leaders fostering diversity. 

As Managing Partner of the 412 Venture Fund, Ilana leads the fund's activities, including sourcing and due diligence; guiding the growth of its portfolio companies and leading its “Founder-First” initiatives.