Ep 32—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Lorine Pendleton from 125 Ventures

Lorine Pendleton's career has never followed a conventional path. After beginning as a media and entertainment attorney representing legendary artists including Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Chaka Khan, she transitioned into venture capital with a mission to address the funding gap facing women and underrepresented founders.Today, as the Founding Partner of 125 Ventures, Lorine invests in early-stage companies operating where sports, media, entertainment, and technology converge. She shares how her experience negotiating intellectual property and talent deals shaped her investment philosophy, why she believes sports remain one of the few truly AI-resistant forms of content, and why women's sports represent one of the most compelling investment opportunities of the decade.The conversation explores the rapid evolution of sports consumption, the rise of creator-driven business models, emerging opportunities in sports technology, and the resilience required to build a venture fund in a challenging fundraising environment. Lorine also reflects on the lessons sports taught her about leadership, teamwork, and perseverance—qualities that continue to shape her approach as an investor and entrepreneur.For anyone interested in venture capital, sports investing, innovation, or building something meaningful from an unconventional career path, this conversation offers both practical insight and an optimistic view of what's coming next.Connect with Lorine on LinkedIn125 Ventures   | WebsiteConnect with Alexis on  | [email protected]