Monique Idlett and Erica Duignan Minnihan of Reign Ventures on Current Market Trends, Personal Journeys, and the Value of Partnership

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Reign Ventures is an early stage investment firm that focuses on women and minority-led startups, investing at the Seed and Series A Stage in promising technology and tech-enabled startups with high-potential founders.

Monique Idlett is the Founder and Managing Partner, Erica Duignan Minnihan is Founder and General Partner.

Monique is a globally recognized entertainment pioneer. Prior to founding Reign Venture Capital she served as CEO to Mosley Brands and Mosley Music Group, home to a multi-platinum roster of artists, including iconic producer Timbaland, One Republic, Nelly Furtado, and others. She brings over two decades of unprecedented success as a CEO working in entertainment, marketing, press, and entrepreneurship.

Erica has been an active investor in and advisor to early-stage companies for over 15 years. Before launching Reign, she was Founding Partner of 1000 Angels, Managing Director at DreamIt Ventures and Executive Director at both STAR Angel Network and Golden Seeds. Prior to beginning a career in venture, she practiced Investment Banking at Citigroup, Credit Suisse and Cantor Fitzgerald.

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