Hola, I'm
Stefanie Diaz
Venture capital investor, founder, podcaster, mom, Latina, math whiz, dancer, and women's entrepreneurship leader
About Me
I am a proud Partner of Zane Venture Fund, an Atlanta-based fund focused on bridging the gap between Seed and Series A for underrepresented founders building tech-enabled solutions in the Southeast.
My story and powerful conversations with the women and allies impacting the flow of capital can be found on my podcast, She Conquers Capital.
How did I get here? Years of work focused on helping underrepresented entrepreneurs find their voices and including them at the table, underscored by my expertise in entrepreneurship and investing.
Since 2007, I’ve been scaling organizations to massive success, beginning with a pharmaceutical startup that we grew to over $100 million in 4 years.
I’ve also been galvanizing unstoppable female founders since 2017 when I launched one of Atlanta’s most dynamic and diverse communities for women, The Women Only Experience (WOE).
As Head of Investor Relations in a FinTech company, I’ve raised capital. I also run screening and due diligence for a globally-recognized angel investor group.
These experiences earned me the distinction of being named an Atlanta Startup Wonder Woman by Hypepotamus. This is the voice I bring to empower capital markets to do better.
But that's not where it started...
About Me
I am a proud Partner of Zane Venture Fund, an Atlanta-based fund focused on bridging the gap between Seed and Series A for underrepresented founders building tech-enabled solutions in the Southeast.
My story and powerful conversations with the women and allies impacting the flow of capital can be found on my podcast, She Conquers Capital.
How did I get here? Years of work focused on helping underrepresented entrepreneurs find their voices and including them at the table, underscored by my expertise in entrepreneurship and investing.
Since 2007, I’ve been scaling organizations to massive success, beginning with a pharmaceutical startup that we grew to over $100 million in 4 years.
I’ve also been galvanizing unstoppable female founders since 2017 when I launched one of Atlanta’s most dynamic and diverse communities for women, The Women Only Experience (WOE).
As Head of Investor Relations in a FinTech company, I’ve raised capital. I also run screening and due diligence for a globally-recognized angel investor group.
These experiences earned me the distinction of being named an Atlanta Startup Wonder Woman by Hypepotamus. This is the voice I bring to empower capital markets to do better.
But that's not where it started...
TAKEAWAY
My personal journey has been one of claiming all facets of my voice - including being Latina, a mom, an entrepreneur, a dancer, and a math whiz - even when others were determined to keep me quiet and small. My life's work is empowering others, like you, to do the same.
THE PODCAST
SHE CONQUERS CAPITAL
Featuring powerful conversations with the women (and allies) impacting the flow of capital.
A few of my favorites...
See all the episodes and subscribe.
IN THE
MEDIA
Meet Zane Venture Fund's Stefanie Diaz (Hypepotamus)
What Motivates Women in Tech (Hypepotamus)
The Startup Wonder Women Power Atlanta's Tech Scene (Hypepotamus)
Congratulations to Stefanie Diaz, Our Newest Partner (Zane Venture Fund)
Stefanie Diaz on Her Journey to Venture Capital and Empowering Others (Latina South)
FEATURED VIDEOS
Investing in the Untapped and Outperforming Startup (Startup Life Live with Ande Lyons)
Mentoring and Investing in Women-Led Businesses (TiE Atlanta)
WOE Atlanta (Coffee Shop Talks)
IN ACTION
BOOKING & SPEAKING
I inspire my audiences to take action, embrace inclusion, and stay true to their most authentic voice and expression. My speaking experience spans panels, keynotes, workshops, and multi-day conference emcee engagements. My audiences span universities, women's groups, tech startup founders, and investors. Dance parties can be included.
"... she will exceed your expectations."
Stefanie Diaz was a guest speaker in my evening MBA class. She spoke about how to obtain venture financing. This is an area that I’ve been teaching and researching for years! I was so impressed with Stefanie. Not only does she have a deep understanding of the venture finance process, but she also has current, up to date knowledge. The field changes quickly, and so it’s important to stay up to date.
Even more, Stefanie communicated her message clearly to my students. Transmitting her expertise to the students in a way that was approachable even to novice entrepreneurs. If you are considering hiring Stefanie as a guest speaker or as a consultant, rest assured that she will exceed your expectations.
- Susan Cohen, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia
"... a true asset to our cohort."
Stefanie's savviness within the investor space, coupled with her anecdotes as a Mother, diverse and female founder, have all proven to be a true asset to our cohorts.
The first time I sought out Diaz, it was due to her background as a thought leader and role as an Advisor to the ATV community. I asked her to come back for future engagements because of the reliability and genuine engagement she offered our founders. Her session is always a favorite!
- India Hayes, Program Manager at Atlanta Tech Village
ACCELERATE YOUR
EVOLUTION & VOICE
If you're a female founder who is driven to realize the fullest expression of your voice and vision, a powerful new chapter awaits you here. That means a deep dive into how to take brave action, amplify your voice, grow a community around your business, and raise capital.
*Limited time offering
"$75,000 of growth in the past year for our business..."
What Stefanie worked with me on goes WAY beyond finding fulfillment in my career and growing my email list….it has translated to over $75,000 of growth in the past year for our business, with the potential for so much more in the year to come. If you’re feeling stuck in your life or business, or just unsure of where you should go next or overwhelmed with what projects to tackle next, Stefanie is the one you need to call. She obviously cares just as much about our business as I do, and she puts every ounce of passion and experience that she has into helping you grow.
- Anna Gordon, Ex-Black Hawk helicopter pilot and nuclear engineer turned online business builder
"The confidence I needed to execute a flawless and profitable conference for 150 attendees..."
Working with Stefanie taught me more than I could have imagined. She taught me how to market my event and to really determine my target market, my why, and who I am trying to get to my event. All of the elements gave me the confidence I needed to execute a flawless event for 150 attendees. I am now on my third event and each one has grown exponentially.
- Gabrielle D'auria, Community Builder and Founder of the Wellscene ATL Conference
"In two months, my business has vaulted forward and grown more than it has in the last three years!"
"Over the past 3 years, I’ve invested thousands on programs and coaching, but none of them have provided the step by step process and quality of content like Reveal Your Voice has.
The value I have received far exceeds not only my past experiences, but my expectations when I first signed up. Stefanie speaks to everything I have been struggling with in my business: clarity of my message, content creation and next steps to get it out to the women who are waiting for my help/message. Her coaching and business expertise is offered in a way that I know she has walked in the shoes I've been clomping around in.
When I share with her my challenges around getting my voice and program 'out there', I am blown away by the precision in which Stefanie's intuition nails the solution I need.
- Tracy Hall, Self-Care Advocate and Women's Circle Facilitator
WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE WITH
ONLINE COURSES
Lifetime access to a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies and structures I've used to launch my communities, plan my content, host events, sell high-ticket offers, become a powerhouse public speaker, raise capital and remain connected to my intuition throughout my evolution.
ZANE VENTURE FUND
Ready for venture capital funding? At Zane, we invest in diverse teams building early-stage technology companies in the Southeast with a pre-money valuation or cap under $10MM and early traction.
We are industry agnostic and like to invest in financial technology, internet of things, cyber security, supply chain, education technology, and health/wellness technology.
WOE | THE WOMEN ONLY EXPERIENCE
Join Atlanta's most dynamic and diverse communities for female founders and leaders. Now virtual and open to women from across the country.
WOE has hosted over 50 events for female founders since 2017. Described by many as "My favorite event! So uplifting and female! Plus dancing!!"
WOE | WORTHINESS ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
WOE's Worthiness Essential Oil Blend has been formulated to encourage and support the WOE movement of power, voice, and sisterhood in our daily lives.
Roll onto wrists, neck, and chest for a boost confidence and grounding in any moment.
Created by Abigail Smith, doTERRA wellness advocate and Stefanie Diaz, WOE founder using doTERRA essential oils.
Shipped to you with a gorgeous pouch and description card making it great for gifts, as well!
