Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray speaks with Mariane Bekker, a seasoned tech executive with over a decade of experience leading high-performing engineering teams at top startups like New Relic and Mindbody. Currently, she is the Managing Partner at Founders Bay, a premier venture studio dedicated to AI startups in the Bay Area, where she connects a thriving community of 30,000 founders and investors through events, virtual workshops, and fundraising resources. Additionally, Mariane is the force behind Women Founders Bay, one of the largest networks for female tech entrepreneurs, providing invaluable mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to empower women in the industry. In this episode, Mariane dives into the evolving landscape of AI-driven startups, sharing insights on how entrepreneurs can successfully navigate the tech world. She discusses the importance of community-building, the challenges women founders face, and the role of venture studios in accelerating innovation. Catherine and Mariane also explore strategies for fundraising, scaling businesses, and fostering a more inclusive startup ecosystem. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike! https://www.foundersbay.com/ https://www.womenfoundersbay.com/ www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels