2025 Portfolia Annual Investor Summit Recap

Welcome to the summit recap hub

The 2025 Portfolia Annual Investor Summit was a celebration of what happens when visionary investors, trailblazing founders, and values-driven fund partners come together to shape the future of investing.

Find Yourself In The Summit Photo Album

We’ve captured some incredible moments — and we’d love for you to relive them. Browse our Summit Photo Album, download your favorite shots, and help us amplify the movement by sharing them with your community.

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Explore the Session Recaps

This page brings together the key sessions, video highlights, and unforgettable moments from the event — all in one place.

KEYNOTE WITH AMY ERRETT, FOUNDER & CEO MADISON REED

Introduction by Mina Kim

A founder’s story of building a mission-led brand, scaling with trust, and what it takes to lead through bold, values-driven decisions.

Q&A with Trish Costello

WHY WE INVEST: PORTFOLIA MEMBER PANEL

Moderated by Yvette Butler

A candid, powerful conversation about purpose, personal values, and what it means to invest in the companies we want in the world.

Featuring: Tara Perkins, Barbara Pierce, Jen Risher, Hetal Pandya

FOUNDERS ON THE FRONTIER: ENTREPRENEUR PANEL

Moderated by Delphine O’Rourke

These entrepreneurs are building the future of health, care, and technology — and they’re just getting started.

Featuring Akash Bakshi (YourChoice), Somer Baburek (Hera Biotech), Noel Pugh (Lovu), Eric Bennett (Frontier Bio)

INVESTING FOR IMPACT & RETURNS: PARTNER PANEL

Moderated by Daphne Dickson

What does it look like to lead with capital and conviction? Our fund partners share how they’re driving both purpose and performance.

Featuring Delphine O’Rourke, Sheila Collins, Maddy Dychtwald, Nola Masterson