She's an incubator of social equity, creating new markets for giving, rather than for buying and selling.
Venture philanthropy is really a metaphor.
I'm interested in bringing philanthropy into the new economy. Muther knows a lot about how the new economy works. The first step in Muther's vision of creating the philanthropy of the future might seem traditional. But her commitment is more than financial. She is also investing her intellectual capital and leveraging her network of Silicon Valley peers to open up opportunities for women entrepreneurs who are looking to make their mark in the new economy.