We’re a small team with big ideas and a shared mission to build collaboration in the Southeast.
Monique Villa Capra
Inspired by a then-recent relocation to Nashville, Monique co-founded Build In SE in 2018 and now serves as a Board Member and Advisor. Currently, Monique is the Managing Partner of Daytrip Ventures.
Co-Founder | 📍Nashville, TN
Grace Huefner
Co-Founder | 📍Denver, CO (formerly Nashville)
The co-founder of Build In SE leverages her experience across social impact initiatives and corporate consulting to shape strategy for the BISE Community. Despite relocating, she remains a true champion of her former home & region.
Ryan Pellegrino
Head of Data & Insights | 📍Washington, D.C.
The Alabama native leads the charge on quantitative and narrative storytelling for the BISE community. Ryan spearheads communications and annual research reports.
Mara Chaben
WISE Community | 📍Nashville, TN
A Nashville-based VC with Hawke Ventures, Mara leads our Women Investors in the Southeast (WISE) community with Southeast-focused deal calls, a WhatsApp group, and annual dinners.
Evan Prislovsky
Special Projects | 📍Nashville, TN
A Tennessee native, Evan is deeply embedded in the local startup community across the Southeast.
Colleen Flynn
Head of Programming | 📍Nashville, TN
A Nashville-based project and events manager, Colleen dedicates time to programs and community initiatives for Build In SE.
Meet Our Regional Collaborators
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Lindsey Benefield
📍Mississippi
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Kelly Reeser
📍West Florida
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Juan Garzón
📍Charlotte, NC
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Chris Redd
📍Louisville, KY
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Dan Holahan
📍Tampa, FL
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Reese Watson
📍Covington, KY
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Topher Price
📍Nashville, TN
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Emily Elia
📍 West Palm Beach, FL
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Jim Roberts
📍Wilmington, NC
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Nate Smith
📍Memphis, TN
Join the team
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