Elvia Perez

Elvia Perez is a dedicated early-stage investor with a focus on B2B software, currently an Investment Associate at Las Olas Venture Capital. Her work emphasizes empathetic partnership, thoughtful support, and a commitment to helping startups grow, building on her experience at Inicio where she invested in Latino founders and co-directed the AngelPath Academy program. linkedin+3

A passionate advocate for educational equity and underrepresented founders, Elvia founded EmpowerU, an ed-tech platform connecting low-income students with higher education resources. She also founded Latino Empowerment to assist first-generation students with college applications and co-directs the Girls Into VC Fellowship, championing women-led startups. github+3

Elvia's entrepreneurial drive is evident through her successful participation in prestigious accelerator programs like Techstars Impact Powered by Cox Enterprises and Pledge LA Founders Fund. Her startup, EmpowerU, also secured an award in the Brown Venture Prize competition. hispanicexecutive+2

With a strong academic background in Economics and Entrepreneurship from Brown University, where she was a commencement speaker and an Outstanding Student Leader, Elvia combines her business acumen with a deep commitment to social impact. linkedin+4

As a Mexican American, born and raised in Los Angeles, Elvia is inspired by her parents' journey and sacrifices, which instilled in her a strong sense of resilience and gratitude, shaping her dedication to making a positive impact, particularly in addressing the lack of access to capital for Latinx founders. hispanicexecutive