Laura (Bordewieck) Rippy
Commander · DISC type DLaura Rippy is a Managing Partner and Board Member at Alumni Ventures, managing the firms Harvard, Dartmouth, Womens, and US Strategic Tech funds. An alumna of Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School, her earlier career includes being a three-time CEO and executive roles at Microsoft. People who have worked with her describe her as smart, direct, and creative.
Laura is a vocal advocate for increasing the number of female investors and founders in the venture capital ecosystem, frequently speaking on the topic. She is motivated by founders who aim to solve major world problems and has a keen interest in emerging technologies in sectors like space tech, defense, and enterprise software.
Business Insider has consistently recognized her as one of the Best Early-Stage Investors, naming her the #1 Woman Early-Stage Investor in 2025.
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