Date: Monday 2 March 2026 Time: 09.00am - 10.00am GMT
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building, LSE (map)
Speakers: Emilio Cuevas (Founder, LatamTech Hub), David Fogel (Founding Partner, Alma Angels), Ladi Greenstreet (Head of NatWest Strategic Investments) and Dama Sathianathan (Partner, Bethnal Green Ventures)
Chair: Juanita Gonzalez-Uribe (FMG & LSE Finance)
This fast-paced fireside chat, moderated by Juanita Gonzalez-Uribe, brings together leaders actively shaping the Venture Capital ecosystem.
The panel will examine the current state of diversity in Venture Capital and, crucially, focus on solutions. While evidence shows that diverse teams improve decision-making and performance, participation by women and racially, ethnically, socio-economically, and sexually underrepresented founders and investors remains disproportionately low. The discussion will move beyond diagnosis to action: what works, what is scalable, and how the industry can build more inclusive, high-performing investment teams.
Drawing on insights from Diversity VC and the Diversity Data Alliance, the session will highlight practical initiatives and measurable progress.
Organised by Juanita Gonzalez-Uribe for the Entrepreneurial Finance class she co-teaches with Daniel Paravisini at LSE, this event reflects the course’s mission: bringing industry into the classroom and equipping students with rigorous, real-world insight from those shaping global capital markets.
Registration
This public event is delivered in-person only, is free and open to all, with no ticket or pre-registration required. Attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis, within the limits of the venue capacity.
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Biographies
Emilio Cuevas is Founder of LatamTech Hub, a platform connecting Latin American tech founders with global capital, talent, and ecosystem partners. He works at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-border ecosystem building, supporting high-growth startups and strengthening links between Latin America, the UK, and Europe. Emilio brings deep experience in venture development, founder support, and international tech expansion.
David Fogel is a seasoned venture investor and startup operator with over 25 years of experience supporting more than 1,000 founders across Europe, Asia and Africa. He co-founded Bramble.club, advising founders and investors on scaling VC-backed startups. David previously served as COO and CCO of Wefarm, scaling the company to 3.5 million users across 10 countries. He also co-founded ADV, a £150m early-stage VC fund, led Telefónica’s corporate venture arm, and began his career building fintech and telecom products in Israel.
Ladi Greenstreet is a visionary leader at the nexus of technology, business, and innovation. As the head of Strategic investments for NatWest, he specialises in investing in growth-stage companies that transform banking and enable individuals, families, and businesses to thrive. Formerly the CEO of Diversity.VC, a non-profit committed to breaking down identity barriers in Venture Capital. With an extensive network connecting enterprises, entrepreneurs, and investors, he's poised to drive meaningful change.
Juanita Gonzalez-Uribe is Associate Professor in Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Co-Director of the Financial Markets Group. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, private equity and innovation. Her work spans different regions including Latin America, the UK, and the USA.
Dama Sathianathan is a Partner at Bethnal Green Ventures, one of Europe’s leading early-stage investors focused on tech for good. She backs mission-driven founders building solutions to social and environmental challenges, with particular expertise in early-stage venture investing, impact, and inclusive innovation. Dama is an active voice in the UK startup ecosystem, supporting diverse founders and purpose-led entrepreneurship.
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