About us
Girls Into VC is the first global organization dedicated to empowering young women to break into venture capital. We’re building a future where women lead in investing, innovation, and impact.
Venture capital is 91% male—and female founders receive just 2% of funding. We’re here to change that by equipping the next generation of women with the tools, connections, and confidence to succeed.
What we do
Resources
Our resources make venture capital accessible and approachable. Our guidebook offers a clear, 150-page roadmap for breaking into VC, while our weekly newsletter keeps you informed with curated updates and opportunities. For deeper insights, our bi-weekly podcast features women leaders sharing their stories and advice to inspire your path.
Programs
Our programs are designed to build skills and foster connections. The fellowship is a 10-week experience with industry speakers and real-world projects to launch your career. The mentorship program pairs you with seasoned venture capitalists for personalized guidance, while the externship connects you with female-led startups for practical, hands-on learning. Through the scout program, you’ll help source startups and connect founders with investors, and our campus chapters bring Girls Into VC’s mission to schools, building local networks and hosting events.
Events
Our events bring everything together. These gatherings feature workshops, panels, and pitch competitions that inspire and connect aspiring women in venture capital with industry leaders and peers. Whether you’re attending your first event or launching your next big idea, our events are a space to learn, collaborate, and grow.
Meet the founder
Isabella Mandis is a Harvard undergraduate and the founder and CEO of Girls Into VC, the first global organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of female venture capitalists. She has built a community of over 8,000 members spanning 60 countries and six continents.
With a passion for entrepreneurship from a young age, Isabella has interned at over 10 startups, gaining hands-on experience in scaling businesses and driving innovation. She also conducted academic research that resulted in the development of an algorithm to reduce racial and gender bias in machine learning, published in a peer-reviewed journal.
In addition, Isabella is a Kleiner Perkins Fellow, an NEA Fellow, and a Roberts Family Fellow at Harvard Business School. She was also listed as the youngest member on Forbes 30 Under 30 Boston.
Meet the CEO
Hi, I’m Sarah Phillips, CEO of Girls Into VC and a junior at Princeton University.
My Girls Into VC journey began in 2023 as founder of the Princeton chapter, inspired by Isabella Mandis’s story (Founder of GIVC) and determined to help more women access venture capital early in our careers. What started for me as a women’s business empowerment effort for Princeton students then led me to serve as COO and now CEO of this multifaceted, international organization.
Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to work across the venture and startup industries at AEI | HorizonX, Instacart, and Teva Pharmaceuticals, and I’m excited to be incoming at Insight Partners. What drives me is our mission: to support the next generation of female founders and investors with game-changing access, mentorship, and community.
At Girls Into VC, we understand that people are our greatest asset. Leading by example and inclusivity, we’re broadening and deepening the venture human capital ecosystem—together.
Your engagement and contributions matter, and Girls Into VC is grateful for your partnership.
All the best,
Sarah