My reason for starting Indiegogo was to democratize access to capital, a problem that affected my family and me personally.

The 'democratization of capital' means empowering everyone to fund what matters to them and raise money in various ways.

My frustration with the lack of access to capital led me to business school, where I aimed to democratize funding and eventually co-founded Indiegogo.

I want to democratize access to technology so that everyone, not just a small percentage of the population, can bring their ideas to life.

In 2017, I would like to see startups tackle the problem of equality, as we are moving towards a more unequal world. We need to change education and other social systems to address this issue, and I'm also interested in solutions like basic income.

Working in corporate finance made me realize how broken the finance system is, especially when I encountered filmmakers seeking funding but lacking the means to secure it.

As a female founder, I realized that fundraising is particularly challenging, and I wanted to help level the playing field for future female entrepreneurs.

I believe in creating a parallel system that addresses the issues we face, rather than waiting for permission from those in power to make changes.

I have a passion for supporting independent artists and advocating for the "little guy" in various sectors, including education and school choice.