Samara Hernandez
Founding Partner and Jefa at Chingona Ventures | Greater Chicago Area
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Samara Hernandez is a dynamic force in the venture capital landscape, serving as the Founding Partner and Jefa at Chingona Ventures. With a mission to empower diverse founders, Samara has established Chingona Ventures as a pioneering firm that prioritizes investing in entrepreneurs from all walks of life at their earliest stages. Her commitment to being the first institutional check for emerging startups reflects her deep understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented founders in securing funding.
Under her leadership, Chingona Ventures has embarked on several key projects that not only highlight her expertise in venture capital but also her strategic vision for fostering innovation. Samara’s hands-on approach to business analysis and operations management allows her to identify high-potential startups that align with her investment thesis, which emphasizes inclusivity and diversity. Her extensive experience in trading, securities, and mutual funds equips her with the analytical skills necessary to navigate complex financial landscapes and make informed investment decisions.
Samara's board-level experience further enhances her ability to mentor and guide founders, ensuring they have the strategic support needed to scale their businesses successfully. By leveraging her skills in strategy and operations management, she actively engages with portfolio companies, helping them refine their business models and navigate the challenges of growth. As a thought leader in the venture capital space, Samara Hernandez continues to champion the next generation of badass founders, driving meaningful change in the industry and creating pathways for success that reflect the rich diversity of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Advisory Board and Cohort Member at Oper8r LLC in June 2020 to Present
Member Of The Board Of Advisors at Chicago:Blend in August 2019 to Present
Member Of The Board Of Advisors at Angeles Investors in January 2020 to Present
Kauffman Fellow at Kauffman Fellows in June 2021 to Present
Board Member at Venture Forward in October 2022 to Present
Board Member at Certiverse in April 2021 to Present
Board Member at Suma Wealth in July 2020 to Present
Board Member at Papaya - Spanish & English Tutoring for (STEM) Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology in January 2023 to Present
Board Member at Betterleave Bereavement in July 2023 to Present
Finance Leaders Fellow at The Aspen Institute in June 2023 to Present
Board Member at Viva Equity in January 2024 to Present
Board Member at Linker Finance (TS F23) in July 2024 to Present
Board Member at Optimal AI in October 2024 to Present
Investment Committee at Catalyze in September 2024 to Present
Founding Partner and Jefa at Chingona Ventures in April 2019 to Present
Impact Advisory Board at Camino Financial in May 2020 to October 2022
Board Member at ConnectCareHero in March 2021 to September 2022
Venture Partner at MATH Venture Partners in March 2019 to December 2019
Board Member at VentureUp in July 2017 to December 2019
Principal at MATH Venture Partners in May 2015 to June 2019
Board Of Directors at CIS (Communities In Schools) of Chicago in August 2017 to June 2019
Board Observer at Liveoak Technologies, Inc. in July 2016 to April 2019
Business Practices Strategist at Goldman Sachs in September 2014 to April 2015
Independent Consultant at NuMat Technologies in June 2014 to September 2014
Asset Management Sales at Goldman Sachs in September 2009 to July 2013
Fixed Income, Currency, Commodity, Futures Group (FICC) at Goldman Sachs in February 2007 to August 2009
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Start-up Ventures
Venture Capital
Entrepreneurship
Enterprise Valuation
Investment Strategies
Business Process Improvement
Due Diligence
Options
Trading
Capital Markets
Business Strategy
Bloomberg
Risk Management
Business Analysis
Business Development
Analysis
Six Sigma
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Strategy
Operations Management
Organizational Leadership
Series 7
Securities
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Mutual Funds
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Samara Hernandez works for Chingona Ventures
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Samara Hernandez is Founding Partner and Jefa
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Samara Hernandez works in the Venture Capital And Private Equity Principals industry.
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