My mom called me recently and told me that my aunt cried on her 30th birthday. Not me. I’m a single woman who just turned 30 and I’m not crying. In fact, I know this will be my best year yet.
Read MoreIn early stage venture capital, we hear a lot of firms (including our own) say that they invest in people.Businesses create value in unique ways that are often manifestations of the founders themselves.It is easy to forget that organizations are first and foremost places of human interaction, not just transaction.
Read MoreWe are all familiar with the founder narrative of a long-haired hippie coding in his garage, existing on ramen and Redbull. This founder works all night, neglects his relationships, forgets how to speak to anyone who doesn’t code, and is fueled exclusively by his passion for bringing this project into the world.
Read MoreFor many years Jake (my co-managing director) and I have watched founders struggle through varying degrees of personal turmoil as they build their companies with little to no available support. At our new fund, Alpha Bridge Ventures, we are stepping up our game by...
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