Laura (Bordewieck) Rippy

Commander
DISC Type : D

Managing Partner at US Strategic Tech Fund (an Alumni Ventures Fund)

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Laura 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.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Topics They Care About

Women in Venture
Manages the Women's Fund at Alumni Ventures and actively speaks about the need for more female investors and backing more women-led companies.
US Strategic Tech
Leads a fund focused on technologies critical to US interests, including space tech, cybersecurity, and defense innovation, seeing these as major growth areas.
Leveraging Alumni Networks
[Predicted] Her work is centered on university-affiliated funds for Harvard and Dartmouth, indicating a core strategy of using powerful alumni networks for sourcing venture deals.

Media Appearances

Laura has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Managing Partner at US Strategic Tech Fund (an Alumni Ventures Fund)
1-2024
Managing Partner at Yard Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)
1-2024
Managing Partner at Women's Fund (An Alumni Ventures Fund)
10-2017
Managing Partner, Board Member at Alumni Ventures
10-2017
Managing Partner at Green D Ventures

Education

1985 - 1989
AB from Dartmouth College
1991 - 1993
MBA from Harvard Business School

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Exp : 32 Location : Greater Boston, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Managing Partner at US Strategic Tech Fund (an Alumni Ventures Fund)
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Insights For Selling To Laura (Bordewieck)

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Laura (Bordewieck) is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Laura (Bordewieck)

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Laura (Bordewieck) move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Laura (Bordewieck) take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Laura (Bordewieck)

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