Women in Venture Capital Podcast

Our latest episode with Meera Oak, Partner at Alumni Ventures is out! Check it out here 👉 🎙 https://lnkd.in/enwN6kAz In this conversation with Meera, we chat about how she joined AV, drawing from her endowment experiences and the fund's innovative investment strategy (exclusively co-investors). We also hear Meera's take on recent trends in the VC industry, including how AI has unlocked new capabilities in vertical SaaS. Lastly, we discuss about the current state of the investing ecosystem when it comes to female representation in decision making roles and advice for aspiring women investors. Meera Oak is a Partner at Alumni Ventures Group (AVG), where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's investment strategy and managing its portfolio. At Alumni Ventures, she focuses on investing in vertical SaaS, AI/ML and healthcare at Pre-Seed and Seed. Before joining AVG, Meera was a startup scout for Polymath Capital and a General Manager for venture studio, Create. She started her career working in financial analysis, strategy and business operations for Yale University including a CoS function for executive committees at Yale. Meera holds an MBA from Tuck and a Bachelors from Swarthmore. #venturecapital #womeninvestors

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In my previous post, I shared a list of 20 women-led communities in tech, and the audience response was electrifying. (check the list here: https://lnkd.in/d2UBdrVR) This time, I am excited to share a list of women-led VCs. It takes a global effort, and we consider each of you friends and allies on this important mission. 1. Emmeline Ventures 2. Reinventure Capital 3. Female Founders Fund 4. Capita3 5. Halogen Ventures 6. Amplifyher Ventures 7. Seed to Harvest Ventures 8. Fuze˖Fund 9. HearstLab 10. TheVentureCity 11. Rogue Women's Fund 12. VITALIZE Venture Capital 13. StandUp Ventures 14. Chloe Capital 15. The 98 16. Female Founders Fund 17. Bethnal Green Ventures 18. Ada Ventures 19. Pink Salt Ventures 20. Sie Ventures 21. Unconventional Ventures 22. Diversity-X 23. Borski Fund 24. CapitalT 25. Privilège Ventures 26. Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund 27. Revaia 28. Atlantic Bridge 29. Five35 Ventures 30. AwakenAngels Honorable mentions include Ba Minuzzi Léa Verdillon Angélique Elizé Julie Roze VC Women Down Under Black Women in Venture Capital Women in Venture Capital Podcast Women in Finance Group Sarah Anto, MBA, CPA

Our latest episode with Barbara Iyayi, Founding Partner at Unicorn Growth Capital is out! Check it out here 👉 🎙 https://lnkd.in/eEDpYikt In this episode with Barbara, we talk to her about her diverse experiences in the investment ecosystem across Africa, USA, Dubai; and how that shaped her investment philosophies. We also talk about how she got to starting her own fund in the Web3 space and what excites her about the opportunities there. #venturecapital #womeninvestors Barbara is the CEO and Founding Partner of VC firm, Unicorn Growth Capital, investing in early-stage Web3 companies at the intersection of traditional and decentralized finances. Barbara has experience across geographies, she started her career in the US at J.P. Morgan, was a member of the founding team at Atlas Mara Investments Dubai and was the Chief Growth Officer for Element Inc. for Africa. Barbara has also been a Venture Partner in VC Firm Lateral Capital before founding Unicorn Growth Capital. Barbara served on the board of the World Wide Web Foundation, she has been active in leadership networks for women and the HBS Alumni Association of Nigeria supporting programs that empower women in the VC ecosystem.

Our latest episode with Emily Man, Partner at Primary Venture Partners is out! In this episode, Emily talks transformational Fintech, applying lessons and skills across roles and more. Check it out 👉 🎙 https://lnkd.in/e85WDnTy In this conversation with Emily, we touched on the experiences that shaped her move to and career in venture capital, including the rapid transformation in areas like Fintech. Emily shares more about strategies that helped her manage transitions within VC and trends she's excited about at Primary including innovations in payments and capital markets. Finally, Emily touches on bridging the gender gap in venture and shares some advice for aspiring investors.  #womeninvestors #venturecapital Emily Man is a Partner at Primary Venture Partners, where she leads investments in early-stage companies across fintech and enterprise software. She focuses on pre-seed through Series A rounds. Prior to Primary, Emily was an investor at Redpoint Ventures. She started her career at Point72 Ventures where she looked for breakout early-stage global enterprise fintech companies changing how financial services are manufactured or delivered. Emily holds a Bachelors from Columbia University.

Ever wondered what it takes to build in the mobility space ✈ 🚀 ? Check out our latest episode with Katelyn Foley and Vicki Nakata from UP.Labs! Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gK4HZ8cV In this episode, we talk to Katelyn and Vicki from UP.Labs about the venture lab model in the mobility space. We talk to the team about building startups alongside corporate partners and drawing on their past experiences as operators. Finally we touch on making the move to venture labs, especially in mobility, and some advice for women looking to break into the tech, transportation, and venture lab spaces - including an ask for referrals for female CEOs hoping to join the firm! #venturelabs #womenintech Vicki is a Venture CEO at UP.Labs and a thought leader in the aviation industry. Vicki was previously the CEO of Stellar Labs, where she led cross-border teams in business aviation software. Katelyn is a founding member and the President of UP.Labs. Up.Labs is an SF based, first-of-its-kind venture lab working in the space of mobility. As the President of UP.Labs, Katelyn spearheads the innovation, incubation and product launch strategy for new mobility ventures. Katelyn worked with BCG Digital Ventures prior to founding UP.Labs where she helped launch 19 companies globally. Vicki's prior stints in the mobility and aviation industry include scaling businesses such as Rentalcars.com and Hawaiian Airlines. Vicki, like Katelyn, also started her career as a consultant at Bain.

Our latest episode with Zabreen Khan, Partner at Phenomenal Ventures is out! Listen here 👉 🎙 https://lnkd.in/eFNfjVj3 In this episode with Zabreen, we chat about her career transitions from operator roles to investing, and her current stint with Phenomenal Ventures. We also speak about her non-profit, HerCapital, that aims to empower women to invest in their future. Lastly, we hear Zabreen's thoughts on working towards diversity and advice for women looking to break into the VC ecosystem. Zabreen started her investment career at Andreessen Horowitz and Lead Edge Capital, where she focused on software and internet investments. Before her time in venture capital, Zabreen worked at Facebook and Disney. Outside of work, she is the co-founder of HerCapital, a nonprofit and community organization with the mission to educate women on personal finance. She completed her undergraduate degree at Stanford University and her MBA at Harvard Business School. #venturecapital #womeninvestors

“I think having had the founder experience and being on the operating side made me realize even more so that it takes a real village for a company to succeed". Check out our latest episode with Julia Gudish Krieger, Managing Partner at Pari Passu Venture Partners 👉 🎙 https://lnkd.in/es5RWePv In this episode, Julia walks us her through her decision to join investing early in her career, leaving to start a company before heading back to Pari Passu. Julia shares more about her decision to start a fund instead of joining one, the newly launched 'PariPassu' app and the firm's strategy. Finally, we end with some thoughts around gender dynamics in check writing roles and some advice for aspiring investors. Julia is a Managing Partner at Pari Passu Venture Partners, a founder-led early stage venture firm investing in e-Commerce tech, SaaS, consumer tech and beyond. Before joining PPVP, Julia founded Villageluxe, a venture backed peer-to-peer luxury rental marketplace. She started her career at Insight Partners where she invested over $100M in marketplace and SaaS companies globally. #womeninvestors #venturecapital

Check out our latest episode with Katelin Holloway, Founding Partner at Seven Seven Six 7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7py22zM 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. Katelin Holloway is a founding partner at 776. With over 15 years of experience building and scaling teams, products, and cultures at companies like Pixar, Klout, and Reddit, she brings a unique perspective to the world of venture capital. At 776, Katelin invests in early-stage technology companies focused on shaping the future of work, life, sustainability, and enabling people to thrive. She oversees the firm's operations, portfolio, and investor relations. Katelin is passionate about funding and coaching "people-first" companies that prioritize their employees, culture, and positive societal impact. Prior to 776, she served as a senior executive at Reddit, where she helped scale the team and operations during a period of rapid growth from 150 to 750 employees. She has also held leadership roles at companies like Klout, leveraging her expertise in human resources, business operations, and culture building. #womeninvestors #venturecapital

Our latest episode with Caroline Winnett, Executive Director of Berkeley SkyDeck, is out! Check it out! 👉 🎙https://lnkd.in/e6b8bTm8 In this episode, Caroline dives into her journey from being a professional violonist 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. Don't miss it! #venturecapital #womeninvestors #startupaccelerators #womenintech #investing