Ba Minuzzi is a trailblazer entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and impact investor with over a decade of experience managing and raising over $250 million in capital across diverse sectors, including real estate, technology, and crypto. As the Founder and CEO of UMANA Family, Ba spearheaded a multi-family office focused on conscious investing, guiding high-net-worth clients and celebrities like Adrian Grenier, Noah Schnapp, and others in creating purpose-driven legacies.Ba made history as the first Latina to launch and serve as the sole General Partner of BABEL Ventures, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, raising a record-breaking $29 million for her debut fund as a woman of color. Through BABEL and other niche funds such as Ausum Ventures, DuContra Ventures, and her angel fund Barbarella Ventures, Ba has invested directly in over 100 startups and indirectly in over 1,500 through her LP positions, with exits yielding returns as high as 140x. Her investments have played pivotal roles in companies that went public and continue to create positive global change.As a senior advisor to fintech unicorn Republic, Ba provides strategic guidance that drives innovation and impact. Ba's leadership in venture capital has been featured by Forbes, including her nomination to the Forbes 1000 list, and she has appeared on platforms like The Megyn Kelly Show discussing her transformative journey.Ba is committed to becoming a good ancestor, ensuring her work in conscious investing leaves a lasting impact for future generations. Whether through pioneering purpose-driven family office models or championing responsible, conscious brands like tbh and Earth Speed, she is redefining wealth and revolutionizing the concept of legacy.