Tricia has completed more than 70 technology mergers and acquisitions valued at nearly $4 billion over her 20 years in technology. She has represented companies that sold to Google, Microsoft, Oracle, American Greetings and Agilent. Prior to joining Woodside Capital, Tricia was the founder and Managing Director of Newforth Partners, a boutique M&A advisory firm focused on the technology sector. Prior to founding Newforth in 2002, Tricia spent seven years at Broadview International, a global M&A advisor for IT, communications, healthcare technology and media companies.

Lakeisha Poole is an entrepreneur, workplace futurist, and community builder. Her company Talent Karma focuses on helping companies create inclusive work environments that naturally attract and retain talent while reducing long-term risk. An employment lawyer for 11 years, Lakeisha is passionate about making ethics and inclusion-focused leadership practical and tactical.

Cheryl is a General Partner at BlueRun Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm focused on mobile software and services investments. She focuses on early stage mobile and real-time data opportunities, especially in consumer and enterprise applications. Some of Cheryl's investments include Hello Heart, Sendwithus, and ZeeMee. Cheryl is an advisor to Stanford's Biodesign program and the class for mobile health. She is also an advisor to L'Oreal's Women in Digital Program.

Prior to BlueRun, Cheryl has worked across innovation and retail marketing roles at Clorox and The Sharper Image. She leverages her insight and experience from Fortune 500 companies and building brands to helping young startups grow.