Natasha joined Kauffman Fellows in October 2019 and leads Selection and Program. She is energized about increasing diversity in the industry and is here to support the next generation of VCs in becoming world-class leaders. Natasha founded her first company in 2006 and that is when she realized her passion for the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She moved to her native country of Brazil and helped grow Endeavor, worked for a couple of startups, ran a franchise of her own, and ended up in venture capital. Although she has many years of experience in business development, she attributes her success to her passion for building and fostering communities.