Growing up poor gave this VC CEO crucial perspective on money
“And everyone has a different relationship with with money, and and it's, it is what it is.”
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Aaron, the the CEO of of SUB UK? Yeah. There's there's the money part, which is which is really tough. Right? And everyone has a different relationship with with money, and and it's, it is what it is. And that's a part of the of the impact, that, you know, founders and and and people have to take that risk. I'm very fortunate in that I grew up with very, very little, and I never thought I'd be in the position a massive reality check, but perspective is always really important.
It's a really interesting subject, I think, Nat. So and you mentioned that people have different relationships with money. Like, how how did you see those different relationships
About this clip
Erin Platts reflects on how her background of growing up with very little money has shaped her perspective on financial risk in venture capital. She discusses how founders and investors each have different relationships with money, and how her personal experience provides valuable context when working with entrepreneurs who are taking significant financial risks.
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A vulnerable moment where a successful VC reveals how their humble origins inform their investment philosophy and founder relationships.
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