Insights from a VC on Fundraising and the Power of Diversity

SEP 24, 202426 MIN
Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors

Insights from a VC on Fundraising and the Power of Diversity

SEP 24, 202426 MIN

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We explore some weighty questions on this episode of Startup Success, including:<b><br /></b><br /><ul><li>What would the world look like if half the venture capital dollars were in women-led funds? </li><li>Is VC funding the golden ticket or just another hurdle for startups? </li><li>How do we overcome the biggest limiting factor to success – ourselves?</li><li>Why is the bulk of venture capital still not in the hands of women?</li></ul><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sutiandong/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sutian Dong</a>, Partner at <a href="https://multitudes.world/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Multitudes</a> and a pivotal figure in venture capital, joins us to tackle these topics and to share profound insights on the dynamics that guide VC’s decision making process, how that impacts startups, and why she started her own fund.<br /><br />Known for her work supporting female founders and investors, Sutian is the founder of <a href="https://www.women-vc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Global Women in VC</a>, the world’s largest global community for women in venture capital. Her firm, Multitudes, is built on the thesis that the next generation of innovation will be different than the last, and they invest in and incubate projects that explore the edge of human consciousness.<br /><br />Join us for this enlightening discussion on the future of investing, the value of diverse perspectives, and the strategic decisions every founder should consider.<br /><br /><br />----<br />Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>! <b><br /></b>