“Sheila D. Collins is a venture capitalist at Portfolia. Sheila backs startups creating solutions for women’s health, longevity, financial inclusion, and inclusive economies.

Sheila also serves as a managing advisor at the Johns Hopkins Ward Infinity Impact Accelerator in DC, equipping early-stage health tech startups rooted in community-first solutions with success capital – curriculum, mentors, AI tech advisors, and funding.

A two-time founder, former banking executive, and tireless advocate for economic mobility, Sheila has advised hundreds of startups and catalyzed over $55 million in capital through pitch competitions, accelerators, and ecosystem-building initiatives.

Sheila was awarded the 2025 DC Technical.ly Thought Leader of the Year and the 2026 BBSA Alumni of the Year award from Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

She is on the advisory board of SOAR AI, Wise Connect, and the SXSW Pitch Event, and serves as an arbitrator for FINRA. Her most precious role is wife and mom of two daughters, ages 10 and 11 years old.

Sheila’s mission is to help more women take the driver’s seat,as funders, founders, and financial decision-makers.”