Karen Pajarillo
About Karen Pajarillo
Karen Pajarillo serves as an Advisor on the M&A Investment Committee at How Women Invest, focusing on supporting female-led companies. With a background in venture capital and extensive experience in various leadership roles, she has contributed to ecosystem change and value creation strategies over her career.
Work at How Women Invest
Karen Pajarillo has served as an Investment Council Member at How Women Invest since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the organization's mission of supporting female-led and female-majority owned companies. Her involvement focuses on amplifying the potential of female founders through strategic investments and mentorship. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she has been part of the organization for four years, actively participating in initiatives that drive ecosystem change.
Previous Experience at Momentum Group
Karen Pajarillo was a Board Member at Momentum Group from 2016 to 2018. During her two-year tenure in Irvine, CA, she contributed to the company's strategic direction and governance. Her role involved collaborating with other board members to support the company's objectives and enhance its operational effectiveness.
Career at The Riverside Company
Pajarillo worked at The Riverside Company as a Partner for 24 years, from 1995 to 2019. In this capacity, she was involved in various investment strategies and portfolio management. Her long tenure at the firm reflects her commitment to developing value creation strategies and executing them effectively within the private equity sector.
Educational Background
Karen Pajarillo studied at Stanford University, where she earned a BA/BS degree in Biology and Communication. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both scientific and communicative disciplines, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in investment and advisory capacities.
Advisory Role at Unreasonable Capital
Since 2019, Karen Pajarillo has served as an Advisor at Unreasonable Capital. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in investment and mentoring to support the firm's mission of fostering entrepreneurial ventures that drive social and environmental impact. Her advisory contributions focus on enhancing the growth potential of innovative companies.