We covered Launch in San Francisco last week. This is the Diversity in Tech Panel with moderator Vivek Wadhwa who has been a great supporter/researcher of diversity in startups. Panelists: Danilo Campos, Adria Richards & Freada Kapor Klein
Vivek Wadhwa
Helen MacKenzie: Focusing on Critical Mass of Capital for Women
Video interview with Helen MacKenzie Founding Managing Director Women’s Venture Capital Fund that invests in gender diverse teams building game-changing companies. Helen has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs to help them drive maximum revenue from their smart ideas. She applies strategic vision and practical financial objectives to innovative ideas – helping entrepreneurs shape their visions into profitable companies. Having accompanied dozens of high-growth companies on the journey from startup through to exit, Helen offers a clear perspective on how to leverage business acumen and strategic partnerships into financial success.
Why are Women Funded Less than Men? a crowdsourced conversation
I spent 5 years in London trying to raise funding for my online matchmaking business & in the end had to admit failure. Very early on in that journey I had committed to help women source venture when I was successful. As it turned out I have been doing just that for the last almost year, not because I was successful but because I failed. I have been video interviewing venture capitalists, angel investors & women founders on the shortfall in funding for women. My goal has been to listen to as many people as I could from both sides of the table, so I could hopefully determine where all these conversations intersected.