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On driving fund outcomes early with SemperVirens director of finance Simran Arora

SemperVirens VC Director of Finance Simran Arora shares her career path, the strategic role of FinOps, and why fund ownership is key to long-term venture outcomes.

Why this VC bets on ‘boring’ industries

CreativeCo Capital's Ashley Gautreaux on bootstrap-minded investing, vertical AI, and why unglamorous industries hold the biggest opportunity.

Why this Atlanta-based CFO is betting on the Super South

Tech Square Ventures CFO Joelle Fox on her path from PwC audit to VC, why Big Four beats an MBA, and building a venture ecosystem in the Super South (Texas to DC).

Why this PE operating partner thinks everyone should spend time in sales

From enterprise sales to co-leading an IPO, Nidhi Badaya of Alpine Investors shares her path to operating partner.

How this GP has supported women, from the UN to venture capital

Julie Weber, COO and GP at The Helm, on directing capital toward women founders, building authentic relationships in VC, and why investing in women is a long-term strategy, not a trend.

How this CFO charted a career from big four audit to venture capital

Mary Kate Pennington shares her journey from PwC audit to outsourced CFO for firms like Motley Fool Ventures. Explore the day-to-day of VC operations and tips for women entering the finance industry.