unlock VC x Vivobarefoot: Grounded Growth
unlock VC are excited to team up with Vivobarefoot to host an intimate evening bringing together female investors, family offices and business leaders to explore how regenerative leadership and natural health are shaping the next era of long-term performance - in business, bodies and capital allocation.
As pressure to deliver short-term outcomes intensifies, a growing group of female investors and operators are choosing a different path. One rooted in long-term thinking, resilient systems and human health as a strategic advantage.
Through the lens of Vivobarefoot’s mission, we’ll explore what it really means to build from the ground up - both literally and figuratively. From reconnecting with our biological foundations to designing businesses and portfolios that compound over time, this conversation will examine why fundamentals matter more than ever.
The evening will centre on a thoughtful, wide-ranging discussion, followed by drinks, nibbles and dedicated time to connect with peers across venture, family offices, wellness and innovation.
Featuring insights from:
Yanhuan Zhang, Sofina Investment – on capital allocation, long-term value creation, and investing through a systems lens
Dulma Clark, Vivobarefoot – on building a mission-driven global brand and the role of regenerative business models
Dr. Courtney Conley, Foot Health Expert – on foot health, human movement, and why physical foundations matter for performance and longevity
Together, we’ll examine how physical health, mindset, and investment strategy intersect—and why rethinking the basics can unlock outsized returns, both personally and professionally.
About unlock VC
unlock VC is an award-winning global platform and community for women in VC. Culminating in a 400+ person annual summit in Paris, unlock VC seeks to develop highly productive networks to increase the success of diverse investors, partly through frequent local and virtual events, supported by a continuous stream of content, resources, and training.
The 1k+ member unlock VC community includes GPs, LPs, VC, and angel investors. 🚀
Join us at the unlock VC Summit, taking place 7–9 October 2025, where 400+ women in VC will come together to shape the future of venture capital. This year, the summit will be hosted at our new home, Norrsken House, Barcelona. Get your tickets here.
About Vivobarefoot
Vivobarefoot is a global footwear brand on a mission to reconnect people with their natural movement and improve human health from the ground up. Grounded in the belief that feet are foundational to overall wellbeing, Vivobarefoot designs minimalist footwear that supports natural strength, mobility, and resilience.
Beyond product, Vivobarefoot is deeply committed to regenerative business practices, transparency, and long-term impact—challenging conventional models of growth in favor of approaches that benefit people, communities, and the planet.
By rethinking how we move and what we build, Vivobarefoot champions a future where performance, health, and sustainability are not trade-offs, but reinforcements.