Julie Castro Abrams has spent her career doing one thing exceptionally well: building the structures, capital, and networks that allow women to lead at the highest levels of business. As General Partner of two venture funds exclusively focused on women founders, she is directly challenging the reality that women receive just 1.7% of venture capital — and winning. A nationally recognized expert in board governance and corporate diversity, Julie's advocacy has helped change laws on women's board representation and has placed hundreds of executive women in board seats that drive real strategic value for companies.
An experienced CEO, movement builder, and sought-after speaker on entrepreneurship and women's leadership, Julie has a rare gift for connecting people and catalyzing conversations that produce change. Thousands of businesses trace their launch and growth to her support, contributing millions in economic impact across communities. Her work spans venture capital, philanthropy, and policy — and her voice in the room has a way of making all of it feel possible.
