Venture Forward: VC Power Hour with Molly Bonakdarpour

​Venture Forward, NVCA’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm, is continuing its virtual, quarterly educational series in 2026 to give mid-level VC investors exclusive access to industry experts and practical insights to help accelerate their careers.

​VC Power Hours will kick off the year with our first session on Thursday, March 5 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET.

​Session details

• ​Speaker: Molly Bonakdarpour, General Partner at Drive Capital

• ​Format: AMA-style discussion on career growth, investing in emerging ecosystems, macro trends, portfolio management, and more.

• ​Audience: 25 US-based mid-career VC investors (e.g., senior associates, principals, VPs, and junior partners) will be select to participate.

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​​About Venture Forward 

​​​​Venture Forward, NVCA’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is on a mission to democratize access to the venture capital industry, empower individuals from all backgrounds and geographies to thrive as investors, and equip future VC leaders with the tools for long-term success. We support emerging fund managers and investors by providing education, mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. We are committed to driving healthy and sustainable generational change within established VC firms, ensuring strong industry stewardship for the future. 

​​​​Through these efforts, we envision a VC industry that reaches all communities across the country, unlocking greater innovation, economic impact, and financial returns.