104 episodes

Join us as we engage with women, from analysts to partners, establishing their presence in the venture capital industry and male counterparts lending a hand. Let's talk networking, recruiting, culture, trends, investment opportunities, female funding and breaking into the boys' club.

Women in Venture Capital Rashveena and Anvita (Harvard Business School)

    • Business

Join us as we engage with women, from analysts to partners, establishing their presence in the venture capital industry and male counterparts lending a hand. Let's talk networking, recruiting, culture, trends, investment opportunities, female funding and breaking into the boys' club.

    A Conversation with Katelin Holloway | Founding Partner, 776 | Founding Member of ANGELS.vc | Pixar | Klout | Reddit

    A Conversation with Katelin Holloway | Founding Partner, 776 | Founding Member of ANGELS.vc | Pixar | Klout | Reddit

    In our conversation with Katelin, we get to know about her diverse experiences that shaped her working style of always being 'people-first'. We also hear about how this strategy has helped her transition into the world of venture capital, at 776 and what differentiates the fund. Lastly, Katelin shares what it takes to break into the VC ecosystem. 

    • 44 min
    A Conversation with Caroline Winnett, Executive Director @ Berkeley SkyDeck | Founder @ BrandNeuro | Neurogami | NeuroFocus | MBA @ University of California, Berkeley (Haas)

    A Conversation with Caroline Winnett, Executive Director @ Berkeley SkyDeck | Founder @ BrandNeuro | Neurogami | NeuroFocus | MBA @ University of California, Berkeley (Haas)

    In this episode, Caroline dives into her journey from music major to being a serial entrepreneur and leading a powerhouse startup accelerator. We'll hear about her experiences co-founding the neuromarketing pioneer NeuroFocus, her time at Nielsen, and her current role as an investor at SkyDeck. Caroline also shares insights on what makes the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund stand out and their approach to investments. 

    • 16 min
    A Conversation with Ash Arora | Partner, LocalGlobe | Polygon Labs | A-PAG | Citigroup

    A Conversation with Ash Arora | Partner, LocalGlobe | Polygon Labs | A-PAG | Citigroup

    In this episode with Ash, we talk about her strategic transitions into the world of blockchain investing and finding her next move in the VC world. We also explore the latest trends in AI and early stage investing, and end with some actionable suggestions for entering the investing world.

    • 32 min
    A Conversation with Priya Saiprasad, Co-Founder and General Partner at Touring Capital | Softbank Investment Advisers | Mayfield Fund | M12 | Square (Block, Inc) | Saints Capital

    A Conversation with Priya Saiprasad, Co-Founder and General Partner at Touring Capital | Softbank Investment Advisers | Mayfield Fund | M12 | Square (Block, Inc) | Saints Capital

    In this episode, Priya talks to us about her relatively early move into VC and her biggest learnings from investing in mid to growth stage companies. She dives into why she started her firm, Touring Capital and the fund's investment focus on AI enabled software, initially in North America while keeping eyes open on other regional markets. Finally, Priya shares her thoughts on gender dynamics in the industry and some advice for aspiring investors including creating your personal board of direc...

    • 20 min
    A Conversation with Lily Lyman, Partner at Underscore VC | MIT Sandbox | Facebook | Co-Founder @ NECT | Dalberg Global Development Advisors | Endeavor | Stanford Business School

    A Conversation with Lily Lyman, Partner at Underscore VC | MIT Sandbox | Facebook | Co-Founder @ NECT | Dalberg Global Development Advisors | Endeavor | Stanford Business School

    In our 100th episode, we talk to Lily (recently named Boston's new power venture capitalist) about her decision to pursue a career in VC after years in product strategy at Facebook. Lily also shares Underscore's investment thesis, her views on the thriving Boston ecosystem and the role of data in startups. Finally, Lily touches on how she leverages her role in the industry to promote representation and shares some tactical advice for aspiring female investors. 

    • 16 min
    A Conversation with Joanna Kuang, SVP of Product and Impact at Illumen Capital | Third Sector | Wellington Management

    A Conversation with Joanna Kuang, SVP of Product and Impact at Illumen Capital | Third Sector | Wellington Management

    In this episode, we talk to Joanna about her work and pursuit for impact in the non-profit sector and now in venture capital. Joanna touches on how her background shaped her career choices, her decision to join VC and Illumen Capital. She also delves into how companies (VCs and startups) can tactically implement impact strategies and address gender and racial biases. 

    • 27 min

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