Valentina is an angel investor focused on supporting entrepreneurs in the technology and social impact spaces. A native of Venezuela, she is a member of Pipeline Angels, Alliance of Angels, and Hera Angels. Valentina is also a limited partner at Next Wave Ventures and Portfolia, a SheEO Activator, a startup mentor, a committed supporter of female entrepreneurs, and an attorney. She worked as a political consultant in Caracas and ran as a candidate for the Latin American Parliament and the House of Representatives of the State of Miranda.

She holds a graduate degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, an MFA in Photography, and a law degree. She has worked at the Venezuelan Supreme Court and in tech companies in Venezuela and the US. She is also a photographer with work from all over the world. In the past, Valentina was the founder of the startup Love to Thank, now in standby. Valentina is also an enthusiastic fan of craft chocolate. As a mentor, she offers advice on how to deal with the challenges of being an entrepreneur, how to approach entrepreneurial failure, and how to prepare for fundraising.