Women in VC

HBS Students

Diversity, recruiting, and careers in venture capital.

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Origin Story (7)Business Mechanics (5)Consequences (2)Practical Framework (2)personal lesson (1)tactical advice (1)

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career transition(1)failed startup(1)zero to one(1)founding stories(1)investor evaluation(1)founder narrative(1)blockchain finance(1)tokenized assets(1)fintech disruption(1)

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11:09· 42sOrigin Story

I grew up around airlines with a, you know, airline parent. And so, I have a lot of passion for personal travel, but a lot of empathy for companies that try to both provide air transportation, and travel experiences to guests.

11:09 / 11:51

So, absolutely, I've loved traveling ever since I was a child. I grew up around airlines with a, you know, airline parent. And so, I have a lot of passion for personal travel, but a lot of empathy for, companies that try to both provide air transportation, and travel experiences to guests, but also, for, the the problem solving part of it. And I'll give you a quick example of, one of the problems that we're working on. If you're if you're a regular air traveler, you've probably experienced a flight delay or cancellation. I had one last night. That was caused by the inbound aircraft or crew being delayed.

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Women in VC · Columbia University

Consequences

One of the things that we've sort of noticed in the last year or so as markets have sort of contracted post interest rates rising, is that we're seeing a lot of sort of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives kinda lose steam or get cut or fall on sort of the boardroom floor.

Addresses a timely, controversial topic about DEI initiatives being cut during market downturns. Uses specific market context and demonstrates awareness of systemic issues in a measured way.

20:14 - 20:4026s

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Business Mechanics

We partnered on a three part series with Experian, which is a wealth management firm. We've had panelists from companies like Investopedia, Goldman Sachs. We've also had events with the women at groups at firms like Salesforce and Microsoft.

Shows the partnership strategy with specific, recognizable company names. The variety (Goldman Sachs to Salesforce) demonstrates broad corporate engagement in financial education.

14:07 - 14:4841s

Women in VC · Columbia University

Business Mechanics

Another one that I'm really excited about right now and actually have been investing actively behind is kind of this maturation reinvention of the capital markets. If you look at the way that both public markets and public equities have changed in the last decade, plus the private markets have changed in the last decade, it's been absolutely enormous.

Explains a major market transformation with specific timeframe and scale. Shows insider perspective on capital markets evolution and positions it as an active investment thesis.

16:26 - 16:5731s

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Origin Story

Through that organization, I got exposed to a lot of different parts of Silicon Valley, both on campus and off campus. I worked with a ton of startups that were being started on Stanford's campus by student founders.

Shows the network-building foundation that led to VC career. The Stanford/Silicon Valley connection and student founder exposure illustrates early ecosystem immersion.

2:36 - 3:1640s

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Consequences

It's been an incredible experience to see how many women from different backgrounds, socioeconomic status, ages, countries, stages of life have found the content, the programming, and the community useful.

Demonstrates real impact with specific diversity dimensions (backgrounds, ages, countries). The comprehensive list shows scale and inclusivity of the initiative's reach.

15:43 - 16:1532s

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Domain Expertise

Content creation and consuming content is the only world they know. And so there are a lot of reasons I really, really care about the creator economy.

Generational insight about digital natives with strong conviction. The repetition of 'really, really' shows passion and the cyclical market observation demonstrates expertise.

34:07 - 34:3427s

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Business Mechanics

We have the opportunity together to shape a VC firm that truly reflects our values. Not just investing in people first organizations, but really living and breathing that ourselves.

Clear articulation of differentiated VC approach. The contrast between investing in vs. being people-first makes it memorable and shows authentic philosophy in action.

27:13 - 27:3119s

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personal lesson

From failed founder to VC partner: why failure accelerated her venture career

Ridge Ventures Partner Akriti Dokania explains how her failed startup experience unexpectedly fast-tracked her entry into venture capital. She reveals how building and failing at her own company taught her to love the zero-to-one journey, making VC a natural next step rather than her original career plan.

1:44 - 2:2339s
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Origin Story

I realized one thing - Google had created more impact in education in India than a nonprofit that had been doing this for over a decade.

Powerful origin moment that contrasts tech vs. traditional impact sectors. The specific comparison and personal realization creates a compelling narrative about why someone pivots to tech.

5:10 - 5:4636s

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Origin Story

It was early in my career that opened a ton of doors and it was really my first exposure to investing. I'm super grateful to it for this day because a16z has such a unique model.

Shows the pivotal role of early career experiences. The specific mention of Andreessen Horowitz's 'unique model' adds credibility and the gratitude angle makes it authentic.

3:49 - 4:2536s

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Origin Story

I am so obsessed with LocalGlobe. It's literally the best job I've ever had - incredible mentors, incredible talent, yet so humble.

Genuine enthusiasm that comes across as authentic rather than corporate speak. The combination of superlatives with specific qualities (humble despite talent) creates credible endorsement.

1:34 - 2:0228s

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Business Mechanics

You can't just tell fintech companies 'don't replace banks.' You have to give specific instructions - daily volume limits, security levels, geographic requirements.

Explains the complexity of fintech regulation with concrete examples. The contrast between vague vs. specific regulatory guidance resonates with both entrepreneurs and policymakers.

20:04 - 20:3329s

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Practical Framework

When you are 18 years old, you have a lot of interests that you wanna explore before deciding where you might want to build a career that you may stay in for decades.

Universal career advice with a clear time horizon ('decades'). The framework of exploring before committing is actionable and relatable to anyone making career decisions, not just those entering VC.

1:59 - 2:2829s

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Quick Fire

I have to say very stellar stalking skills because this is not very publicly known or written, so well done.

Charming, self-aware response that shows personality and humor. The playful acknowledgment of the interviewer's research creates an engaging moment that humanizes the guest.

6:45 - 7:0217s

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Business Mechanics

Most incubators that are part of a university are very restricted in who can come. We have some restriction, but we've managed to set it up so that we have all the deal flow we need.

Explains how they solved a common structural problem in university-affiliated programs. The contrast between 'most incubators' and their approach creates a clear differentiation point.

6:54 - 7:1521s

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market insight

Traditional finance is moving on-chain: mortgages, payments, and tokenized assets

Barbara Iyayi explains how traditional financial services like mortgages and lending are being rebuilt on blockchain technology. She highlights emerging opportunities in payments using stablecoins and real world assets being tokenized, suggesting a fundamental shift in how financial products will operate.

13:49 - 14:1223s
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Bold/Contrarian

And seeing those folks under a compensation model where they get a salary and they have a bonus versus one where they have equity, it's like seeing totally different people. And just the ability to stand up and say, actually, I don't agree. I don't wanna build this. I don't think this is the right move.

Stark contrast between compensation models with a provocative claim about human behavior change. The quote about disagreeing with leadership challenges conventional corporate hierarchy thinking.

10:09 - 10:2718s

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tactical advice

The one thing VCs look for that builds emotional connection with investors

Partner Meera Oak explains why she prioritizes founders with compelling founding stories when evaluating investments. She argues that a strong narrative about why a founder started their company creates crucial emotional connections with users, customers, and investors alike.

6:51 - 7:0817s
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Origin Story

I did take that early detour into violin performance, and I was a professional violinist for a few years. I came from a family of entrepreneurs, my father, my grandfather.

Unexpected career path from professional musician to startup executive. The contrast between artistic performance and business entrepreneurship creates an interesting personal narrative.

1:45 - 2:0521s

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A Conversation with Zabreen Khan | Partner, Phenomenal Ventures | Cofounder, HerCapital | Lead Edge Capital | MBA, Harvard Business School

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