44   South Bay Accent 
 MAKEUP: ANDREA PINO 
 from the 
 SHE’S WELL KNOWN and highly respected as both a philanthropist  
 and venture capitalist. Her glamorous, fun-filled Valentine’s  
 Balls at her beautiful Atherton home have raised millions  
 for cancer research. She’s a passionate supporter of women’s  
 and children’s issues, and an advocate for domestic abuse victims  
 and the homeless. She jets around the world looking for  
 new entrepreneurs and causes to support. And she’s in love.  
 By JULIE VALLONE  Portrait by CHRIS SCHMAUCH 
 VC partnerphilanthropist 
 JILLIAN MANUS 
 recalls hard times 
 while helping 
 millions in need.