Lolita Taub: Latino Innovation
Lolita Taub champions community-driven innovation, empowering underestimated founders and funders with proven strategies for early-stage growth, inclusive investing and lasting social impact.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- General Partner at Ganas Ventures
- 15 years in Silicon Valley building and backing early-stage companies
- 90+ investments and more than $70 million in sales
- Former angel investor, Lightspeed Scout and VC at Backstage Capital and The Community Fund
- Formats: Keynote speaker on community-driven venture capital, inclusive leadership, early-stage growth and founder empowerment.
- Audiences: Entrepreneurs, startup teams, investors, incubators, accelerators, diversity-focused organizations and innovation leaders.
- Outcomes:
- Clear frameworks for building and scaling community-powered startups.
- Practical insights into inclusive investing and founder empowerment.
- A deeper understanding of how underestimated communities drive innovation and long-term value.
- Travels from: San Diego, CA
- **Fee range: $20,001 - $35,000
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Keynote Topics:
The Future is Multi-Hyphenated in the Era of Community
Jay Z said it best: I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man. The multi-hyphenation of individuals is the future.
It will be the norm for people to have a portfolio of companies and employment, thanks to market shifts in employment (The Great Resignation, COVID catalyzed), lack of life satisfaction in status quo work environments, and the need to generate revenue to stay afloat and make ends meet.
In her talk, Lolita Taub explains why the future is multi-hyphenated in the era of community and how organizations can leverage this new market shift in creating or maintaining their edge.
Raising inclusive AI: How to keep Bias out
A disruption and innovation workshop.
In this 1-hour workshop and Q&A session, we create an opportunity for individuals to widen their perspective on bias in artificial intelligence (AI). Often the concept of AI gets watered down to the ideology that it is neutral and therefore does not include discussions of race, class, sex, etc. Through this workshop, Lolita discusses the various ways in which AI can both address and amplify bias, using historical and contemporary examples.
Topics
- AI disruption and innovation: We discuss the impact of AI on our personal and professional lives.
- Interactive AI and bias group and individual exercise: Through a couple of exercises we witness first-hand how
- AI can both amplify and address bias
- Ensuring inclusive AI: We go over how techie and non-techie people can address and keep bias out.
Audience take-away:
Audience members, both technical and non-technical, can walk away curious, with a clear understanding of AI basics, its implications, and tactics to combat bias in AI in and out of work.
Who this is for:
Students, employees, and organizations that want to expand their community’s understanding of bleeding-edge technologies, their implications on humanity, and what we can do to make sure tech is inclusive.
Talent Short Bio
Lolita Taub is a venture capitalist, operator and community-driven investment leader whose mission is to empower underestimated founders and foster inclusive innovation. As General Partner at Ganas Ventures, she focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies built around strong, engaged communities, bringing 15 years of Silicon Valley experience to the emerging startup landscape.
Her story begins in South Central Los Angeles, where she grew up in a Mexican immigrant household facing financial hardship. Inspired by her father’s work ethic and fueled by her own ambition, Lolita defied expectations to earn a bachelor’s degree, an MBA and more than a decade of experience in tech and venture capital. Her career includes influential roles as an angel investor, Scout at Lightspeed Venture Partners, and VC at Backstage Capital and The Community Fund, where she consistently championed women, people of color and LGBTQ+ founders.
With over $70 million in sales and more than 90 investments across sectors including fintech, healthcare and community-powered software, Lolita has built a reputation as a highly effective advocate for founders historically overlooked by traditional venture.
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Lolita Taub is not your typical venture capitalist. With a mission deeply rooted in community empowerment and a career spanning 15 years within the heart of Silicon Valley, she has emerged as a pivotal figure in the startup ecosystem. As a General Partner at Ganas Ventures, Lolita channels her expertise into investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies driven by community impact.
Her journey from humble beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to becoming a prominent advocate for underestimated founders and funders is nothing short of inspiring.
Taub’s upbringing in South Central Los Angeles was marked by financial hardship. Born to Mexican immigrant parents with limited resources, she witnessed firsthand the struggles of making ends meet. Despite the odds stacked against her, Taub’s determination and drive propelled her forward. Her father, working various manual labor jobs, instilled in her the value of hard work and resilience.
Taub’s academic pursuits eventually led her to defy expectations. At the age of 34, she had earned a bachelor’s degree, an MBA, and amassed over a decade of experience in the tech industry. This included notable roles in venture funds committed to investing in underrepresented communities, namely women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. Her journey from adversity to achievement serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to success against all odds.
Lolita Taub’s venture capital journey is a testament to her passion for supporting underserved communities. With over $70 million in sales and a portfolio boasting 90+ investments, Taub’s impact extends far beyond traditional investment metrics.
Her tenure as an angel investor, Scout at Lightspeed Venture Partners, and VC at Backstage Capital and The Community Fund underscores her dedication to championing diversity and inclusion in the startup landscape. Taub’s investment philosophy is grounded in the belief that community-driven companies have the power to effect positive change.
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**Overview of User Reviews for Lolita's Speaking Engagements**
Lolita has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from various attendees of her speaking engagements. Reviewers consistently highlight her engaging storytelling, warmth, and passion for her culture, making her a relatable and inspiring speaker. Many express a desire to connect with her personally, indicating her ability to foster relationships and create a welcoming atmosphere.
Strengths:
– **Engaging Speaker**: Attendees appreciate her storytelling and the way she makes complex topics accessible and relatable.
– **Passionate and Insightful**: Reviewers commend her enthusiasm and depth of knowledge regarding Latinx culture and issues.
– **Effective Connector**: Several comments emphasize her strategic thinking and ability to form valuable alliances, particularly in professional contexts.
– **Impactful Leadership**: Many recognize her as a visionary leader who drives positive change and inspires others to take action.
Weaknesses:
– There are no significant weaknesses mentioned in the reviews. The feedback is consistently positive, suggesting that attendees had a very favorable experience.
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