Ep 19 - A Conversation with Chandra Briggman (Activation Capital)

Chandra Briggman is the President and CEO of Activation Capital, leading Virginia's innovation ecosystem development. Since becoming CEO in 2020, she has guided the organization through a strategic pivot, securing over $111M in growth capital in 2022 and raising $43M previously. Her leadership has made Activation Capital leaner, more agile, and focused on transformative technology work.

Before this, Chandra was Director of Venture Café Foundation in Cambridge, MA, expanding its revenue and footprint. She also held innovation roles at the United States Postal Service and multiple startups. Chandra is active in the entrepreneurship and innovation community as a lecturer, coach, speaker, and board member of 14 regional boards. She holds degrees from Columbia International University, Johns Hopkins University, and an MBA from MIT.

Her work is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive ecosystem for science and technology innovation, impacting various community members and fostering high-paying tech jobs and careers.