Pamela Israel
Member Spotlight: Ronne Wright

Next Act Fund combines my desire, as a woman business owner, to grow my personal wealth while I help bring capital and expertise to young women entrepreneurs in the region. Next Act Fund provides a path for women to be a meaningful part of the “next act” in our business community.

Pamela Israel
Catherine Mott – Pittsburgh Powerhouse

Dynamo Catherine Mott, early champion of Next Act Fund and member of our advisory board, is getting well-deserved recognition in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Pamela Israel
Energized from the ACA Summit

People agree that many women still don't think about becoming angels even though they have the resources. I think that's true in the Pittsburgh market, and it's a missed opportunity that Next Act Fund is trying to address.

Pamela Israel
Member Spotlight: Georgia Berner Champions ...

Women have problems getting funding. It doesn’t make any sense. Investors are not looking at the performance. They are looking at gender.

Pamela Israel
A Growing Voice for Women Investors and ...

[There's a] generally unconscious bias that most investors have towards women-led companies, despite the data showing that these companies often perform above average.

I Will #BeBoldforChange by Putting My Money Where My Mouth Is

Kelley Skoloda:

I am excited to be supporting female entrepreneurs in my region. I am excited to be a role model for my kids, showing them you can take risks and follow your true north. I am excited to be doing something that will enable so much learning and new connections. And, I am excited to hopefully see my investments grow.

“Oh, if I could but live another century and see the fruition of all the work for women! There is so much yet to be done.
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— Susan B. Anthony