Maddi HolmanInvestor

United States - New York, New York

I'm a Co-Founder and General Partner at Daring Ventures, championing the underdogs because I've been one myself. From walking onto a D1 athletic team at Rice University while juggling pre-med studies to executing a last-minute pivot from medicine to venture capital with zero industry experience.

After countless rejections and uncomfortable VC interviews, I landed at Touchdown Ventures where I supported multiple corporate partner funds across healthcare, telecom, software, proptech, and entertainment before focusing on early to growth-stage healthcare companies at Cigna Ventures.

Today, I invest in overlooked founders building technology that enhances human capabilities rather than replaces them. My experience navigating male-dominated spaces equips me to recognize resilience and potential others miss.

I'm also the host of "Let's Be Heard," a women's health podcast tackling real topics (good, bad, taboo) with refreshing candor.

As a resilient pathbreaker who bulldozes through obstacles, I'm dedicated to inspiring the next generation of female founders and investors. I show up authentically and unapologetically—that's the Daring way.

My guiding principle: "Don't let others tell you who you are and what you can do. Unique abilities are what make us special."