Natalie Riso

Startup Mentor & Investor

Founder @ Social Mind

Director, Head of Startups and Strategic Partnerships @ Rho

I build ecosystems that help founders thrive.

From leading content and partnerships at 500 Global VC to shaping the first listings on the Long-Term Stock Exchange, I’ve driven strategy, GTM, and partnerships at scale.

Now, as Director, Head of Startups and Strategic Partnerships at Rho, I create high-impact connections between founders, VCs, and operators.

How I got here

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