Allison Baum Gates, a Harvard graduate and venture capital investor, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and contributing writer. She is a General Partner at SemperVirens, focusing on B2B technology for work, health, and financial wellness. SemperVirens is backed by a network of 1500+ HR leaders from companies like Disney and Visa, giving Allison a unique perspective on the future of work. Aside from her role at SemperVirens, Allison writes for Forbes and lectures at UC Berkeley-HaaS and Columbia Business School. She authored "Breaking into Venture," sharing insights on risk-taking and wealth-building. Allison has spoken globally on venture capital and workforce technology. Before SemperVirens, Allison worked at Goldman Sachs and General Assembly, which was acquired for $413 million. She co-founded Fresco Capital and was an investor at Trinity Ventures. Allison has lived in New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and now San Francisco. Allison holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University, with a minor in Film Studies and a French language citation. Her videos cover venture capital, workforce tech, and fundraising advice. As a speaker, Allison discusses technology's impact on work, the employer/employee relationship, and healthcare's future. Her book, "Breaking into Venture," offers insights into wealth creation in venture capital.
Allison brings a wealth of experience from her roles at SemperVirens, Forbes, and teaching positions at UC Berkeley-Haas and Columbia Business School, offering unique insights into the future of work, technology, and venture capital. Her global perspective, shaped by living in major cities and working with companies like Disney and Visa, provides actionable strategies for navigating the evolving workplace and investment landscapes. Booking Allison as a speaker guarantees your team or business access to cutting-edge advice on wealth-building, workforce technology, and the impact of technology on employer-employee relationships, directly from a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.