2025 Black Women in Venture Capital
Martha's Vineyard Retreat
Martha's Vineyard Retreat
Join us August 14th - 17th 2025
2024 Martha's Vineyard Retreat Recap
Last year over 115 Black Women in Venture Capital, speakers, and special guests from around the globe gathered in Martha's Vineyard to connect, learn, and collaborate with each other during the 2024 Annual Black Women in Venture Capital's Martha's Vineyard Retreat.
Select 2024 Speakers
Last year's retreat featured dozens of incredible speakers, including those listed below.
Phin Barnes
GeneraL Partner
Co-founder and General Partner at the General Partnership. Formerly GP, First Round Capital
Jewel Burks Solomon
GeneraL Partner
Co-founder and General Partner at Collab Capital
Katie Rae
GeneraL Partner
CEO and Managing Partner at Engine Ventures
Cynthia Muller
Director
Director of Mission Driven Investment at the Kellogg Foundation
Renata Aráuz-DeStefano
investor
Limited Partner Investor at Pivotal Ventures
Cheryl Alston
Exec Director & CIO
Executive Director and CIO of the Employees Retirement Fund of the city of Dallas
2025 Speakers to be Announced
2025 Retreat Agenda
Aug 14, 2025
4:00 PM | Check-in at the Faraway Hotel Martha's Vineyard
5:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Registration (location TBD)
Aug 15, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Retreat Conference
The full day of conference programming will take place at the SVB House. Programming includes the following panel discussions with additional panels or sessions to be announced:
* View From the Top: Public and Private Markets Overview
* VC Icons: Insights from the Best Minds in Investing
* Emerging Technologies in Venture Capital
* Fundraising Strategy and Differentiation in a Crowded Market (GP Track)
* Sourcing strategies and deal flow management (Pre-GP Track)
* Effective Board Membership: Adding Value Beyond Capital (GP Track)
* Career progression and growth in current VC market (Pre-GP Track)
Shuttles to and from the Faraway Hotel to the SVB House will be provided for attendees and speakers. This includes GP and LP matching in the afternoon for those fundraising.
* View From the Top: Public and Private Markets Overview
* VC Icons: Insights from the Best Minds in Investing
* Emerging Technologies in Venture Capital
* Fundraising Strategy and Differentiation in a Crowded Market (GP Track)
* Sourcing strategies and deal flow management (Pre-GP Track)
* Effective Board Membership: Adding Value Beyond Capital (GP Track)
* Career progression and growth in current VC market (Pre-GP Track)
Shuttles to and from the Faraway Hotel to the SVB House will be provided for attendees and speakers. This includes GP and LP matching in the afternoon for those fundraising.
4:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM | Excellence in Entrepreneurial Leadership Dinner in Partnership with Black Economic Forum, McKinsey, and the Executive Leadership Council
Aug 16, 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Retreat Networking Activities
This year's retreat will feature a full day of fun activities in a casual setting to continue to get to know retreat attendees and to enjoy what Martha's Vineyard has to offer. Registration for these outings will be forthcoming closer to the retreat date and will be first-come first-served and are subject to change:
* Golfing with Melissa Bradley
* Martha's Vineyard Bicycle Tour
* Harbor Boat Cruise
* MV African American Heritage Tour
* Golfing with Melissa Bradley
* Martha's Vineyard Bicycle Tour
* Harbor Boat Cruise
* MV African American Heritage Tour
12:30 PM | Lunch at Black Joy Kitchen
Optional | Inkwell Beach Picnic
Evening | GP & LP Reception
Evening | Small Group Dinners
Aug 17, 2024
11:00 AM | Checkout at the Faraway Hotel
Don't miss out!
Register by July 15. Space is limited and is available on a first come, first served bases. We look forward to seeing you there.
Conference Location
Faraway Hotel
23 Kelly St, Edgartown, MA
https://www.farawaymarthasvineyard.com
23 Kelly St, Edgartown, MA
https://www.farawaymarthasvineyard.com
Sponsors
This event is made possible by our incredible sponsors. We are so grateful for their support.
News & Updates
Speaker announcements, venue confirmations, and other updates will be posted below.
Call for Speakers!
Posted January 30
Do you know someone amazing that you'd love to put in front of our membership? Are you an incredible leader with lessons to share with the group? Is there someone we just have to have with us in Martha's Vineyard this year? Let us know! To nominate someone (or yourself), email [email protected].