Dia Martin
Managing Director on the Social Enterprise Finance team, DFC
Alumni Profile:

Dia Martin is the Managing Director of the Social Enterprise Finance team at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), formerly the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). The DFC is America’s development bank, partnering with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. Dia is based in Washington, D.C.

How did VC Unlocked impact your confidence as an investor?

Three words describe what I gained from my VC Unlocked experience – network, knowledge,  and perspective.

What was the most important takeaway from the program that you implemented afterwards?

The importance of viewing the investment as a partnership and engaging with the founders and management team as partners.

What advice do you have for aspiring early stage investors who are considering the program?  

I would encourage them to take the program.  The information gained and materials shared are phenomenal.  The course provides you with an opportunity to learn directly from experienced investors with real life examples and build a global network with other participants in the course

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How did VC Unlocked impact your confidence as an investor?

Three words describe what I gained from my VC Unlocked experience – network, knowledge,  and perspective.

What was the most important takeaway from the program that you implemented afterwards?

The importance of viewing the investment as a partnership and engaging with the founders and management team as partners.

What advice do you have for aspiring early stage investors who are considering the program?  

I would encourage them to take the program.  The information gained and materials shared are phenomenal.  The course provides you with an opportunity to learn directly from experienced investors with real life examples and build a global network with other participants in the course

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