Venturing Beyond: Jessie Draper's Journey in Tech, Motherhood, and Changing the Face of Venture Capital

The POZCAST: Career & Life Journeys with Adam Posner

English - March 01, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
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00:00 Introduction and Background
02:46 Family History and Career Path
04:13 Challenges in the Venture Capital Industry
08:29 Investment Criteria
10:03 Characteristics of Successful Founders
11:28 Assessing Character in Founders
12:55 Deal Breakers in Investing
15:37 Adapting and Pivoting in Business
17:00 Challenges for Women in Entrepreneurship
18:22 The Need for Diversity in Venture Capital
21:25 The Role of Recruiters in Diversity and Inclusion
22:24 Mission and Focus of Halogen Ventures
24:23 Work-Life Harmony and Family Tech
26:03 The Challenges of Work-Life Integration
27:33 The Future of Family Tech
29:26 Opportunities for Disruption in Industries
31:57 Addressing Social Issues through Entrepreneurship
33:40 The Importance of Allies and Support
34:53 How Men Can Be Allies to Women
35:39 The Greatest Advice from Jesse's Grandfather
37:25 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Gratitude
38:53 Jesse Draper's North Star
39:18 Closing Remarks