Iulia Tudor is a Partner at Ascension who built her career through hands-on community work with organizations like TechHub and Startup Institute before moving into venture capital, where she focuses heavily on providing founders with fundraising support, customer introductions, and strategic partnerships rather than just selecting deals. She invests in companies that combine commercial potential with social impact, particularly in AI-driven healthcare, fintech for underserved markets, and democratized renewable energy, while actively advocating for broader access to startup opportunities and founder-friendly fundraising practices.