Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne

Gayle is the CEO of WOCstar Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies, and a recognized advocate for expanding access to innovation and entrepreneurship. She writes about venture capital, inclusive investing, startup growth, and the strategies that help founders build resilient, venture-scale businesses. Backed by decades of experience spanning investment banking, corporate finance, and venture investing, her work explores capital formation, emerging technologies, and the evolving future of the global startup ecosystem.