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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Why this venture CFO is long on the Southeast
Beliade CFO Whitney Williams shares her journey from big four accounting to consumer VC and offers insights on underwriting early-stage brands and the rise of Nashville’s investment ecosystem.
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Building a career in venture, from executive assistant to head of operations
A venture operator shares lessons from navigating startups, hedge funds, and fund ops—and how adaptability and curiosity shaped her career in deep tech investing.
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