## VC Spotlight

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

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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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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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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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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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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.

[Read more](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/sg/en/blog/vc-spotlight-rogue-venture-partners-skye-belote/)