Alena Solonina is Partner and Co-Founder of CurvePoint Capital, bringing 9 years of investment experience to the firm. She joined Brian and James on the Aegon Climate Capital team to facilitate deal execution and portfolio monitoring. Alena previously worked at Global Emerging Markets Group and TriLinc Global, focusing on closing the financing gap in emerging markets through direct private credit and equity investing.
Alena actively supports female entrepreneurs through her leadership of the LA Chapter of Women in Climate Investing and Finance. Additionally, she co-founded The RAR Studio, an initiative that provides educational resources and a community platform for female entrepreneurs to help them navigate the complexities of capital markets. Alena’s expertise spans multiple sectors, including sustainable investments and climate finance, aligning with the firm’s mission of responsible and impactful investing.

Aravinda Seshadri is the Founding Partner of Venturous Counsel, a uniquely mission-driven firm dedicated to exclusively representing underestimated startups and investors committed to prioritizing diversity in their organizations, as well as assisting such businesses to find the right legal partner to help level the playing field for these startups and investors in terms of access to quality legal counsel. As a part of that work, she actively maintains and expands her network of diverse-led law firms and diverse attorneys to whom she can refer startups and investors needing the right legal partner.

Kirin Kalia, founder and CEO of Grow Through Story, is a startup veteran and communications expert with 25+ years of experience across journalism and marketing. She helps founders master their messaging and public-speaking skills so they raise more money and grow their revenue faster. Kirin has coached 1000+ founders to pitch investors and innovation leaders at companies including Visa, P&G Ventures, and more. She is a Techstars 2023 All-Star Mentor and recently taught the Pitch Deck Masterclass for Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs.

Rasa DiSalvo is a transformational coach and speaker who helps high-achieving women unlock their wealth codes by mastering the energetics of abundance. With a background in leadership development and energy work, Rasa bridges the worlds of purpose-driven business and quantum consciousness to help her clients create aligned success. Her work supports founders, executives, and investors in reconnecting with their inner wisdom, amplifying their influence, and activating a deeper level of impact — prosperity rooted in clarity, energetic alignment, and purpose.

Sarah S. Yasukochi is the Founder and CEO of House Collective, a San Diego-based strategic marketing firm and Certified B Corporation specializing in strategic growth and scalable marketing systems.

​With more than 25 years of experience across corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and education, Sarah partners with organizations advancing sustainability, culture, and community impact. Her work spans renewable energy, higher education, placemaking, and ESG and CSR-focused initiatives.

​Sarah is recognized for building marketing frameworks that strengthen visibility, operational clarity, and long-term business value.

​House Collective is also a Certified California Green Business and certified women- and minority-owned business enterprise.

​Sarah serves as a contributor to the Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS) Entrepreneurship and Marketing Committees.