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Silvia Mah

Investor

Investor - LP at Amplifica Capital · Investor - LP at Mindshift Capital · Investor - LP at Portfolia

San Diego, California, United States

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Silvia: together at University of California, San Diego
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About

Dr. Silvia Mah is an Associate Professor at Biola University's Crowell School of Business and founder and chairwoman of Stella Foundation, which supports women-led businesses and their investors. She is an angel investor to over 160 startups with diverse leadership teams, a founding partner of Ad Astra Ventures, and has managed multiple funds for the San Diego Angel Conference since 2019. Dr. Mah holds a Ph.D. in Marine Molecular Biology from UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography, an M.B.A. from UC San Diego Rady School of Management, and a B.S. in Biology from Pepperdine University.

Experience

  1. Biola UniversityAssociate Professorcurrent2024 — presentLa Mirada, California, United States
  2. Biola UniversityDirector Of Innovationcurrent2022 — presentLa Mirada, California, United States
  3. Biola UniversityAdjunct Professor2022 — 2024La Mirada, California, United States
  4. The Brink SBDCAdvisor || The Brink SBDC at USDcurrent2022 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
  5. She Invests!Authorcurrent2023 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
  6. She Invests!CEOcurrent2017 — presentSan Diego County, California, United States
  7. She Invests!Author: Power of Purpose: Servant Leadership in the Startup World (coming soon)current2017 — present
  8. She Invests!Strategic Consulting - startup growth, investor relations & strategistcurrent2020 — present
  9. She Invests!Speakercurrent2017 — present
  10. She Invests!Podcast Hostcurrent2017 — present
  11. StellaChairwoman & Foundercurrent2012 — presentSolana Beach, California, United States
  12. Angel Capital AssociationBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentUnited States
  13. Angel Capital AssociationMember - Angel Group Leadercurrent2013 — present
  14. Stella AngelsFounding Investor Membercurrent2014 — presentSan Diego County, California, United States
  15. Amplifica CapitalInvestor - LPcurrent2022 — presentMexico City, Mexico
  16. PortfoliaInvestor - LPcurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  17. Mindshift CapitalInvestor - LPcurrent2022 — present
  18. adastra.venturesCo-Founding Partner2018 — 2025Solana Beach, California
  19. San Diego Angel ConferenceCo-Fund Manager, Funds II - VII2019 — 2025San Diego, California, United States
  20. San Diego Angel ConferenceFund Manager2018 — 2019San Diego, California
  21. Forbes Business CouncilForbes Innovation & Business Contributor2019 — 2024
  22. Crestcom InternationalFacilitator2023 — 2024
  23. Founders of Color ShowcaseInvestor2020 — 2023
  24. AdvisoryCloudStrategic Advisor2020 — 2021
  25. Next Wave ImpactLead Investor/GP2017 — 2021United States
  26. AngelNVAngel Investor2021Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  27. Kroc School at the University of San DiegoDirector of the Center for Peace & Commerce (CPC)2020San Diego County, California, United States
  28. CONNECT - San DiegoPresident & COO2019La Jolla
  29. The Basement UC San DiegoStudent Programs Diversity Director2018 — 2019La Jolla, California
  30. The Basement UC San DiegoCurriculum Designer & Strategic Developer2016 — 2018The Basement
  31. The Basement UC San DiegoStartup Mentor2015 — 2016La Jolla, California
  32. Pipeline AngelsAngel Investor2015 — 2016United States
  33. The Nicholas Conor Institute (TNCI)Marketing Communications, Strategy & Business Development Advisor2012 — 2016San Diego County, California, United States
  34. The Nicholas Conor Institute (TNCI)Marketing Intern2012San Diego
  35. MBA Women InternationalPresident2011 — 2015San Diego
  36. LaunchURSan Diego Fellow2014 — 2015San Diego
  37. WIT- Whatever It TakesInstructor2013 — 2014San Diego, California
  38. University of California, San DiegoPartnership Sustainability Lead / Project Manager2013La Jolla
  39. University of California, San DiegoCommercialization Analyst - von Liebig Center for Entrepreneurism and Technology Advancement2012 — 2013La Jolla, CA
  40. Rady Children's HospitalManagement Intern2011

Skills & more

Spanish12Italian4Non-fiction WriterStart-up LeadershipInnovation ManagementInvestments6Executive Coaching6Training1Self-publishing1Editing1Copy EditingHigher Education1
+12 moreTeachingFundraisingBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentMarketing ResearchData AnalysisBiotechnologyMarket ResearchCross-functional Team LeadershipResearchAnalytical SkillsCommunication

Languages Italian, working knowledge · Spanish

From Silvia's professional profile.

Colleagues at Amplifica Capital

Anna Raptis
Partner at Amplifica Capital
Fabian Aguilar
Principal at Angel Ventures Mexico
Mónica Albarrán
Founder Muuk & Investor at Savia Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Silvia Mah?
Dr. Silvia Mah is an Associate Professor at Biola University's Crowell School of Business and founder and chairwoman of Stella Foundation, which supports women-led businesses and their investors. She is an angel investor to over 160 startups with diverse leadership teams, a founding partner of Ad Astra Ventures, and has managed multiple funds for the San Diego Angel Conference since 2019. Dr. Mah holds a Ph.D. in Marine Molecular Biology from UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography, an M.B.A. from UC San Diego Rady School of Management, and a B.S. in Biology from Pepperdine University.
Where does Silvia Mah work?
Silvia Mah is Investor - LP at Amplifica Capital.
Where did Silvia Mah go to school?
Silvia Mah studied at University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management (MBA, Business Strategy and Marketing); UC San Diego (- Scripps Institution of Oceanography - PhD, Marine Biology); Pepperdine University (BS, Biology).

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Also attended University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management31

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Also attended UC San Diego578

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Also attended Pepperdine University85

Kenneth KellerAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersDr. John L Evans JrVenture Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalKelly KoVice President of Technology Ventures and Innovation at Flare Capital PartnersJerel DavisManaging Director at Versant VenturesJasmine EssalatSenior Recruiter at Red Cell IncubationNia PatelVice President at Electric Feel Ventures Llc

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Shared employers

Also worked at Biola University3

Promod HaqueManaging Partner at Norwest Venture PartnersBrent RidleyFounder at SkyscrapePaul SiblerudExecutive Officer at ViZn Energy Systems

Also worked at AdvisoryCloud10

Brad HawkinsAdvisor at ICIRajesh IyengarChapter Director, Detroit at Startup HavenEm RadkowskiVP, GTM Operations at Eleos HealthBenjamin Joffe-WaltFounder at change-1Chris NooneExecutive Officer at FontevaAlan JoslynExecutive Officer, Director at Oragenics

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Also worked at Next Wave Impact2

Laury SaligmanInvestor at Clean Energy VentureAlicia RobbInvestor at Next Wave Impact

Also worked at CONNECT - San Diego10

Sukaina AlarakhiaVenture Partner at Moore Venture PartnersShinya UematsuSVP of Strategy at Scrum VenturesTyson McDowellManaging Partner at Greatscale VenturesMatt AllisonFounder at HandraiseLee MillsFounder at PixlyJames ZanewiczPresident, Medicine & Research at Maykr

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