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.

Nagashree Manwatkar is a seasoned leader in cleantech with a career dedicated to decarbonization and scaling sustainable solutions. As a Board Member and Co-Chair of the Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Entrepreneurship Committee, she fosters innovation and supports startups in the green economy. With extensive experience in operations, strategy, and business development—spanning Tesla Energy, large-scale infrastructure projects, and climate-focused nonprofits—Nagashree is passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. She is the founder of Gaia-Force, an upskilling initiative for climate professionals, demonstrating her commitment to workforce development in cleantech.

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 Yasukochi is the founder of House Collective, a digital marketing firm specializing in growth strategies for good brands. House Collective partners with sustainable businesses, innovative teams, and community-focused organizations to design marketing strategies and lifecycle campaigns that engage audiences, amplify impact, and support long-term growth.
With more than 25 years of marketing leadership experience, Sarah brings a collaborative, big-picture approach to every engagement. Her work blends strategic insight with a deep commitment to values-driven growth. House Collective is a certified California Green Business and is pursuing B Corp certification. Sarah is an active member of Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS) and Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE).