Renee T. Williams

About Renee T. Williams

WHO AM I: I am an intelligent woman that is highly driven to achieve. My assertive nature and willingness to be ‘uncomfortable’ has been the key to my success thus far. When confronted with obstacles, I demonstrate an unwavering inner strength and sense of self that allows me to push through. My bias for action serves as a beacon for others to follow. One of my greatest strengths is courage and the ability to recover quickly from a setback. Because I view disappointment as opportunity and challenge as adventure, I am constantly looking to progress and expand past norms, even if it means taking a calculated risk. I am not afraid to fail, but I absolutely prepare to win. It is this mindset that has sustained me through the sum of my experiences and will undoubtedly continue to serve me well in future endeavors.EXPERIENCE: VP of External Strategy for Genetic Medicines at Eli Lilly | Senior Manager Business Strategy and Operations Janssen BioPharma | Chemistry Educator | San Mateo County Foster ParentEDUCATION: MBA | Ph.D. in Chemistry with Expertise in Biological Mass Spectrometry | Master of Science in Chemistry with Emphasis in Analytical Techniques | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Minor in African-American StudiesTRAINING: Stanford VC Unlocked | Wharton Venture Capital Program | YC Start Up School | Elevate Growth Accelerator | Founder Gym Cohort 6MEMBERSHIPS: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated | National Black MBA Association | National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)| American Chemical SocietyHONORS: Johnson & Johnson Inspire Awards | University of California President\'s Postdoctoral Fellowship | NOBCChE President\'s Award for Excellence in STEM | Graduate Assistance in Areas of Need Fellowship | LSAMP-BD Graduate Research FellowshipPROFILES: https://twitter.com/ReneeTheChemist (Twitter)| (LinkedIn)

Experience

1. Limited Partner

   Acrew Capital

   Mar 2021 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Diversity Capital Fund (DCF) is a new investment fund at Acrew Capital aimed at diversifying the cap tables and leadership of market leading, growth stage companies.DCF offers a first-of-its kind investment opportunity that- Gives a broad base of diverse leaders the opportunity to be individual LPs as its Founding Equity Partners and get superior investment returns, alongside institutional LPs in the fund- Invests in the growth rounds of market leading, global tech companies alongside traditional growth investors through a single investment vehicle- Offers multiple benefits to participating companies at a critical point in their lifecycle by (1) diversifying the opportunity for wealth creation among a company\'s shareholder base, which is historically non-diverse, and (2) helping to identify board, advisory and executive talent via our diverse Equity Partners and Community LeadersAcrew Capital provides a triple bottom line impact by- improving company performance- providing strong investor returns- expanding the investable assets for diverse angle investors to fund tomorrow\'s companies

Education

• UC Irvine

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry

  1996 — 2002

• University of California, Riverside

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Analytical Chemistry

  2007 — 2012

• Stanford University

  VC Unlocked: Silicon Valley, Venture Capital

• The Wharton School

  Executive Education, Venture Capital Program

• Smith School of Business at Queen's University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Executive MBA Americas

  2018 — 2020

• California State University, Los Angeles

  Master of Science - MS, Analytical Chemistry

  2005 — 2007

• Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Executive MBA Americas

  2018 — 2020

• Saint Joseph High School

  High School Diploma

  1992 — 1996