Yale INSPIRE: Rhea See, co-founder and CEO of She Loves Tech
Yale INSPIRE is a series of talks offered by Tsai CITY in partnership with the Yale Entrepreneurial Society. The speaker series aims to inspire students by highlighting the personal and professional journeys of innovative thinkers.
Join us for a fireside chat with Rhea See, co-founder and CEO of She Loves Tech.
Rhea See is the Co-founder & CEO of She Loves Tech, the world’s largest tech startup competition and accelerator dedicated to women tech entrepreneurs. Under her leadership, She Loves Tech grew from a single-country initiative to a global platform spanning 80 countries, building a robust pipeline of 15,000 women-led tech startups across 110 nations. Her work has led to $600 million+ in funding raised post-competition. By 2030, she aims to mobilize $1 billion in capital for women entrepreneurs worldwide.
As an investor and ecosystem builder, Rhea is redefining the global investment landscape by directing capital toward meaningful innovations. She serves as a Venture Partner at Kaya Founders, advisor to multiple funds, and member of the Walmart Innovation Council, driving gender-lens investing and bridging startup ecosystems across borders. Her expertise has made her a trusted advisor to governments, UN agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and DFIs on investment and innovation strategies.
Rhea’s leadership has earned her global recognition as a Yale World Fellow, Asia 21 Next Generation Fellow, and World Economic Forum Global Shaper. She is also a UN Women 30 for 2030 Advisor and UN EQUALS Partner, where she champions digital inclusion and gender-equitable investment in technology. Named twice on Tatler’s Gen.T List, featured in Esquire’s Trailblazers List, and recognized among Singapore’s 100 Women in Tech, Rhea is leveraging the power of tech, capital, and diversity in shaping a future where everyone can thrive.