Grisel Hernandez

VC operations & platform practitioner: Grisel writes and speaks about building lean, tech-enabled operations (for example, implementing an Airtable-based firm source of truth) that align investment, platform, and founder support. Her work emphasizes measurable ROI for platform activities and using no-code/AI tools to increase firm capacity. medium+1

Early-stage investing with a fintech / Latinx consumer lens: At Chingona Ventures she focuses on sectors like fintech, future of work, and consumer products for Latino communities, and contributes to sourcing and diligence with an emphasis on inclusive, data-informed approaches. ventureforward+1

Public-sector and data background informs investment analysis: Grisel's prior roles at the University of Chicago Booth (market/data analysis) and the Illinois State Treasurer (managing student innovation/impact investments) give her a blend of quantitative market research and program management experience that she applies to VC diligence and internal reporting. uchicago+1