Women in Venture Capital

In this episode, Kristin shares her decades of wisdom on finding the role and fund that you fit in and a bunch of tactical tips on finding the right place for you. We go deep into gender dynamics conversation in the finance industry. Listen in, to get great advice on choosing the optimum career path for yourself, asking the right questions, finding and nurturing the right mentor relations, and mor...

In this episode, Sue Xu from Amino Capital shares her journey from research innovations to early stage technology investing and what excites her in the coming years. Sue also shares Amino's deep-rooted focus on data-driven decisions and how the fund's investment theses have evolved in the last few years. Lastly, she discusses how critical mentorship is, in this ecosystem, and how should...

In this episode, Zainab talks to Anvita about her time at McKinsey and her impact work focused on Africa as well as the the importance of internships before diving into a full-time role. She concludes the conversation with her experience in PE and what she has observed as a woman in the finance industry.

In this episode, we welcome Tanya Rolfe, founder of Sophia, a new learning platform in Asia providing much-needed financial education for women. We talk about her transition from law to finance, her passion for financial empowerment of women, which started with a personal moment with her own daughter at home. We also touch on womens' relationship with money, their role as founders and investo...

In our conversation with Caitlin, we chat about what influenced her decision to start a career in finance and then move to an operating role with Sifted. We also discuss her move back into investing as a VP at Sageview Capital. Her insights on where do we see the next wave of value creation - are interesting! 

In this episode, we have a conversation with one of the extra-ordinary academicians in the Finance industry. She has built her career in the investing world not as an active investor, but has spent decades studying how the various kinds of investors react (and should react) to market response - spanning multiple areas of financial intermediation including corporate credit markets, leveraged loan m...

In this episode, we talk to Pocket Sun, Co-Founder and Partner at SoGal, about: The founding of VC firm, SoGal at USC (which she considers her first startup) and the initial challenges of raising Fund I SoGal's huge community-driven momentum, the portfolio journey so far and the raise of Fund II How SoGal is closing the diversity gap (gender and racial) through its investment thesis and many...

Listen to our episode with Sarah Unger Biggs, where she talks to us about: Her role as an operator in the investment industry Asymmetric Capital Partners’ founding team that traces back 15+ years and how it allows them to bring their entire selves to work Her progression from larger, more established firms to smaller and smaller companies! Where she envisions the fund to be in the next few years w...

In this episode, Tia talks to us about her background in graphic design and now company building at Visible Hands. She also describes the company's agency model, venture-founder relationship through its fellowship program. She further touches on diversity and inclusion at and outside the workplace and the need for accountability and commitment for real change. 

In this episode, Eliza McGinn shares her experience navigating and building her transferable skills from "the" big industries: banking, consulting and private equity before pivoting to venture capital with .406 ventures. She elaborates on her experience with early stage tech investing, working with small teams and how her poly-sci background can help provide an important legislative / im...

See our episode with Sooah Cho from Underscore VC, where she talks to us about her interest in fintech and its ever-rising prominence, advice for women looking to break into the VC ecosystem, and the value of operating experience in setting yourself apart in the VC world.

See our conversation with Lainy, Partner at Craft Ventures, as she talks to us about her journey from Goldman Sachs to Craft, what makes Craft Ventures different, trends and sectors she is excited about including remote working platforms, and her advice on how to break into the VC industry. 

In this episode, Maggie Vo and Olivia Gaudree from Fuel VC, talk about their individual journeys into investing and the importance of networks and mentors in succeeding. They also touch on what differentiates Fuel VC from other firms and the startup scene in Miami before finally sharing their experience with gender disparity in VC and the belief that positive change needs to be encouraged through...

See our episode with Adriana Saman, where she talks to us about: - Her passion for LatAm and how FinTech can be mobilized to improve financial inclusion in this market - What contributed to her success at Clocktower Ventures and, - The importance of having a support group for women looking to get into VC

In this episode, we talk to Elizabeth Edwards, founder and partner at seed-early growth stage, consumer focused, H Venture Partners, about her transition from consulting to venture capital and her company's focus on investments in tech-backed "human" products including major consumer categories: food, beverage, apparel, personal care, feminine care, among others. We also dig into po...

In our conversation with Caitlin she starts off with how she discovered her career path of investing. She also discuses recent exciting sectors the fund has been following and is excited about. Caitlin then touches on the culture of inclusivity towards women in VC and how to further improve it, what to consider when getting into venture and a fundamental overview of the job.

See our episode with Min Zhou, where she talks to us about her career as a scientist before her recruitment into VC, deep tech investments and why investors should look at China for VC investments and finally, her advice for women wanting to break into the industry and why women in China have been relatively better at building a presence in business.

In this episode, we speak with angel investor and experienced executive, Marjorie Radlo-Zandi, about her transition from VICAM / Waters to angel investing and the innovation trends she's most excited about. She further touches on her experience and ongoing efforts with gender inclusivity and her belief, backed by  data, that investing in women and people of color is largely beneficial to the...

In this episode, Brittany Yoon, Principal at NFX talks to us about her career at startups and how she navigated growth most recently at Ethos and Uber. She touches on her transition from startups to investing and shares the themes and sectors she is most interested in post-pandemic. Brittany concludes with some important next steps to promote a culture of inclusivity in VC and the subsequent impro...

This episode features Amy Cheetham, principal at Costanoa Ventures. Amy talks to us about the work ethic she gained from working at one of the top investment banks straight out of college, her belief that quantity over quality approach works at VC firms, and her love of early stage investing. She advises women looking to break into the industry to feel comfortable asking for help and reaching out...

In our most recent episode, Heather Hartnett, CEO and Founding Partner at Human Ventures Co., joins us to discuss her unique learning experience at Maharishi International University and her path into impact investing. She touches on the venture studio model at Human Ventures that focuses on ongoing founder support and shares her own observations on gender dynamics in VC. 

In this episode, Annelies talks to us about how her entrepreneurial spirit has been a part of her identity since her youth—initially inspired by her dad! We also chat about the vitality of hustling in helping you find your niche (at startups in particular) and the parallels between working in venture and competing in college athletics. We also hear her experience as the first female in WTI's...

In this episode, Camille shares with us how her upbringing influenced her professional choices as well as her work philosophy of doing good while doing well. She also talks about her work at Venrock, what guides its investment strategy, her particular passion for investing in orphan diseases and the importance of finding the right culture at funds.

In our most recent episode, Cristina Nunez talks to us about True Beauty Ventures, a beauty and wellness VC firm which she co-founded in 2020 and touches on the firm's vision and investment thesis and her passion for the space. Cristina talks about how her experience and insights as both an operator and investor has contributed to her role in VC. She articulates the importance of women having...

In this episode we talk to Jennifer Fonstad about her experience as a venture capitalist for over two decades. Jennifer touches on her journey growing DFJ from a $150 million fund to $3.5 billion AUM and her experience working closely with entrepreneurs as an angel investor. Lastly, she dives into her experience with gender dynamics in the VC industry and actions she has taken to bridge the gap, i...