Marie Rocha is the co-founder of Realist Ventures. A CT based Venture Fund investing in tech, software, and biotech startups. Realist primarily invests in startups with diverse teams that are solving problems that can benefit all. A serial entrepreneur, before Realist Ventures, Marie founded a software company that built platforms for small businesses and nonprofits. She is involved with several local nonprofits, including Technology Chair on the Kids Helping Kids, and Greenwich Academy boards. In her spare time, she advises women on building and scaling their businesses.