La Keisha Landrum Pierre is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Emmeline Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in visionary founders transforming the future of women’s health, wealth, and climate. Guided by the belief that systems built without women in mind must be reimagined, she leads Emmeline with a focus on investing in solutions that drive both financial returns and generational impact. A strategist and builder known for her clarity of vision and operational excellence, La Keisha has spent her career at the intersection of innovation, equity, and systemic change. Before launching Emmeline, she served as CEO of Sahara Reporters Media Group, where she scaled one of Africa’s most influential digital media platforms, and as Executive Chairwoman of the Civic Media Lab, created in partnership with Omidyar Network, Luminate, the MacArthur Foundation, and the National Endowment for Democracy. Recognized among BWAM’s 40 Under 40 Honorees, La Keisha is also a sought-after speaker and thought leader who has shared her insights at institutions including Harvard, USC, NYU Stern, and the Women’s Capital Summit. Her work reflects a rare blend of strategic depth, principled leadership, and enduring commitment to building a more inclusive and investable future.