“It’s time that our leaders understand what women and families have grasped for decades: Care is an issue that affects everyone.” It’s also an issue we can do something about—and leaders can start by investing in affordable caregiving solutions. Here’s what that could look like, according to Renee Kuriyan Wittemyer, Pivotal’s VP of Program Strategy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmNQQTmZ
Pivotal Ventures
Civic and Social Organizations
Seattle, Washington 75,900 followers
Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back
About us
Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back. Pivotal Ventures expands opportunity and accelerates equality through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy. We focus on areas where social progress has stalled—and where we can have the biggest impact. Our impatience with the status quo is fueled by an optimism that progress is always possible—especially when we seize the moment together. For media inquiries, please reach out to media@pivotalventures.org
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington
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- Privately Held
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- 2015
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Samara Mejia Hernandez is the founder of Chingona Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in overlooked founders and companies. In this conversation with George Khalife, she talks about how her upbringing influences the way she shows up as an investor, why she feels it’s her duty to advocate for underrepresented voices, and what led her to start her own fund.
#157 - Samara Hernandez | Journey from Mexico to $52M VC Fund | Let's Grab Coffee Podcast - top 10 business podcast for entrepreneurs
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Rising child care costs means many parents, especially women, have to leave the workforce to care for their children. As Ellevest’s Emily Green points out, this has long-term impacts on women’s and families’ financial futures.
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The power of women’s sports is on full display at the Olympics, and we can’t get enough! In advance of tomorrow’s 100m women’s track final, we’re watching “Sprint,” a documentary that shows what it takes to become one of the fastest women in the world. https://lnkd.in/ghz2vE7S
Netflix docuseries ‘Sprint’ shows the fast but long journey to track glory
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At the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2021, Simone Biles courageously withdrew from competition to prioritize her mental health. Now, she’s back—and she’s taking the world by storm. A new Netflix docuseries, “Simone Biles Rising,” chronicles her journey to get to where she is today, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of being a Black woman in elite gymnastics.
Simone Biles Rising Doc Series Follows Her Journey Back to the Olympics
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The lack of a modern caregiving system is taking a toll on American families, with more than two thirds of respondents in our recent survey saying being a caregiver has impacted their financial and mental health. That’s why 82% of voters say political candidates and policymakers should make caregiving an important or top priority. It’s time for policymakers—and leaders across society, including employers—to deliver proven solutions that minimize the challenges and maximize the joys of caring for loved ones. https://lnkd.in/gwswEMrU
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Child care is already one of Americans’ biggest-ticket expenses—right up there with housing, health care, and higher education. But it’s getting more expensive, which is driving up the cost of living in the U.S. On his podcast, Ezra Klein of The New York Times explores why that is and how it’s impacting families everywhere. Listen here:
The Economic Theory That Explains Why Americans Are So Mad
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Congratulations to our very own Renata Aráuz-DeStefano on this amazing recognition!
It was an absolute honor to be recognized by the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) as the recipient of their 2024 "UPLift Excellence Award" last week - especially because the organization's mission resonates so deeply with my personal values and the work that I strive to move forward every day. NAIC is dedicated to "increasing the flow of capital to high-performing diverse investment managers often underutilized by institutional investors," and at Pivotal Ventures, my team aims to increase the amount of capital going to women-led funds - funds that are often, still, overlooked and undercapitalized by institutional investors. Thank you Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, Robert L. Greene (Bob), and Jaye Washington, MPA - it's a privilege to be on this journey alongside you and the broader NAIC community. I look forward to the road ahead! #NAIC #UPFellowship #WomenInVenture #OnwardsAndUpwards
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We love this story about how Allyson Felix advocated for and created a dedicated space at the Olympics for athlete moms to be with their babies when they’re not competing. Influenced by her own experience as an Olympian with young kids, Allyson wanted to ensure that “mothers and families feel supported.” 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏼
Allyson Felix launches first-ever Olympic Village nursery for Paris 2024
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Pivotal Ventures reposted this
Sonya Massey should be alive today. Like so many others, I am heartbroken and angry. Our country’s pervasive violence against Black women is shameful. It’s on all of us to help build a future where Black women are protected and valued.