In 2025, I invested as an angel through the Ada Angels program, backing pre-seed companies in Denmark aligned with Ada Ventures’ thesis on healthy aging, climate equity, and economic empowerment. Portfolio Companies Healper 🌐https://healper.dkMarketplace connecting psychologists/therapists to patients. Sourced through another angel in the Ada program. Why I invested: This was my first deal under […]
Notes from the Edge of Ecosystems
This is where my thoughts live — across time zones, industries, and identities. I’m Hadiyah: builder, investor, nonprofit leader, and global citizen currently living in Denmark with my family. I write about the things I’m learning as I move between the worlds of tech, capital, and community.
New startup (minimally funded) nonprofits cannot solve systemic issues. They can raise awareness around these issues. They can pilot new and innovative ways to address them. But longevity is nearly impossible without a committed capacity-building fund and/or a capital engine. Philanthropy creates harm to these new nonprofits by funding them without also creating strong pathways […]
Hej – I’m Hadiyah. I’m an angel investor based just outside of Aarhus, Denmark. Originally from the U.S., I currently invest through the Ada Ventures Danish Angel Fund. I have a background in software development and over a decade of experience working with early-stage founders. I focus on pre-seed investments in startups with a strong […]
This article was originally posted on HBCUvc’s website. This article was generated by Hadiyah Mujhid in collaboration with ChatGPT, based on a thoughtful conversation about race and identity in venture capital talent evaluation. You can read the full conversation with prompts and responses by clicking here. In venture capital, where relationships, networks, and access are […]
Note: I wrote this post to explore various theses and theories of change for a potential HBCUvc fund. This post was edited with the assistance of ChatGPT. Generative AI and Climate are two of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. today, positioned to shape our collective future in unprecedented ways. As the founder of a […]
Exploring AI Avatars for Training: This week, I looked into creative ways to refresh our training content. Over the past five years, we’ve accumulated numerous Zoom recordings covering various aspects of venture capital, featuring a diverse range of speakers. However, the recordings often have the typical Zoom aesthetic, with different home backgrounds and inconsistent formats—many […]
Last Sunday marked the Autumn Equinox, the day when daylight and darkness are equal. Here in Denmark, where winters are long and dark, the equinox signifies the shift to shorter days. From now until the winter solstice, our nights will continue to grow longer, with the shortest day offering only seven hours of sunlight. The […]
I returned to Denmark on Sunday night. I’m not sure if it’s my age or the stark contrast between the fast pace of my U.S. trips and the slower life here, but I’ve felt a bit disoriented. This week has been a mental struggle. I had a hard time focusing, and even though I produced […]
The post reflects on hosting the Silicon Valley Innovation Tour for HBCU Faculty in San Francisco. Emphasizes the importance of audacity and the need to define success in individual contexts. Despite travel, maintained fitness goals and enjoyed Korean drama.
Short, But Full WeekThis week started with the Labor Day holiday in the U.S. Normally, I work through U.S. holidays and lean into Danish ones when the kids are home from school, but this time I took a day off and enjoyed a good run. It was also a short week with one day of […]
Hadiyah Mujhid 