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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 50 MIN

Breaking Barriers in Venture Capital with Samara Mejía Hernández

from Exponential Growth with David Olivencia

🎙️ Exponential Growth Podcast Episode: Breaking Barriers in Venture Capital with Samara Mejía HernándezSamara Mejía Hernández’s journey to becoming one of the most influential Latinas in venture capital wasn’t paved with privilege or insider networks; it was built with resilience, vision, and relentless determination.From growing up in a community where venture capital wasn’t even on the radar, to earning her degree at the University of Michigan, to breaking into Goldman Sachs, Samara has consistently defied expectations. Today, she’s the Founding Partner of Chingona Ventures, a seed-stage fund that backs tech-enabled companies led by diverse, often overlooked founders.In this episode, we dive into:Samara’s inspiring insights into Chingona VenturesHow AI and emerging technologies are reshaping the future of workWhy backing nontraditional founders unlocks exponential innovationThe future of venture capital through the lens of diversity and disruptionSamara embodies the meaning of chingona, a bold, fearless leader investing in people and ideas that are changing the world.Tune in for a conversation that will challenge how you think about investing, innovation, and the future of entrepreneurship.👉 Subscribe to Exponential Growth and join us as we uncover the leaders and trends shaping tomorrow.

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