In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno⁠⁠ hosts Tessa Flippin.

Tessa Flippin has carved her own path in venture capital with a clear mission: empowering diverse entrepreneurs. Her journey began with a transformative summer internship in Peru, where her passion for connecting cultures first took root. From founding La Plataforma, a fintech platform enabling cross-border payments across Latin America, to leading investments at Capitalize VC, Tessa is committed to reshaping the venture capital landscape for underrepresented founders. She shares her unique perspective on the power of cultural insights, the growing potential of AI and the creator economy, and how her experiences have shaped her investment strategies in global commerce.
Tessa Flippin is the Founder and Managing Partner of Capitalize VC, a Chicago-based firm investing in technology companies that drive global commerce. A Kauffman Fellow, Tessa also serves on the boards of BLCK VC Midwest and Chicago:Blend, both of which are dedicated to increasing diversity within the tech ecosystem.

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