Janine is an avid advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in entrepreneurship. Recognizing the inequities, she champions initiatives for underrepresented founders through research and collaborations with nonprofits like Founderland gUG and ADAN.

Janine is the founder and host of On the Up & Up, a podcast dedicated to sparking crucial dialogues, amplifying marginalized voices, and encouraging founding.