How Women Can Get Involved In Venture Capital & The Importance of Diverse Teams w/ Ashley Aydin
In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Ashley Aydin about her early career experiences and how they shaped her venture capital journey. They discuss the need for diversity in venture capital, the importance of role models, and Aydin's vision for a diversified startup pipeline. They also share tips for founders and insights on understanding their perspective.
Key Points
- Ashley Idin shares her journey from a blue-collar, diverse background in Staten Island to becoming an influential figure in venture capital, emphasizing the importance of hard work, education, and seizing opportunities regardless of one's origins.
- Diversity in venture capital is not just a moral imperative but a strategic advantage, as diverse teams and decision-makers lead to more inclusive conversations, better performance, and the development of technologies that cater to a broader audience.
- Educating young people about venture capital and entrepreneurship at an early stage is crucial for fostering a more diverse and innovative future in the industry, as many are still unaware of these career paths and their potential impact.
From growing up in Staten Island, NY, Ashley is empowering - and funding - Latinx and women as an investor with the VC firm VamosVentures. The firm invests in diverse founding teams and mission-oriented companies across Health and Wellness, FinTech, Sustainability, the Future of Work, and Commerce.
Today Shamus Madan sits down with Ashley to discuss her journey in venture capital and how she is supporting the next generation of LatinX startups and VCs.
Twitter of Host (Shamus Madan): @mbitpodcast
Twitter of Guest (Ashley Aydin): @ashaydin
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