Penny Pritzker combines her experience as U.S. Secretary of Commerce with hands-on company building, giving founders an uncommon mix of policy insight and operational knowledge from her years founding and running businesses across real estate, hospitality, and private investing. She's known for working as a deeply embedded teammate with founders rather than staying at arm's length, and uses her networks from roles in government and organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations to help portfolio companies navigate complex regulatory and international challenges. Penny Pritzker combines her experience as U.S. Secretary of Commerce with hands-on company building, giving founders an uncommon mix of policy insight and operational knowledge from her years founding and running businesses across real estate, hospitality, and private investing. She's known for working as a deeply embedded teammate with founders rather than staying at arm's length, and uses her networks from roles in government and organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations to help portfolio companies navigate complex regulatory and international challenges.