11min chapter

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05: Discovering hidden baseball talent to leading Sales at Stripe all applied to finding outliers in tech - Meka Asonye, First Round Capital

First Funders

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Navigating Roles in the Bay Area and Transitioning to Venture Capital

The chapter explores Mecca Asanye's journey from operator to investor, emphasizing roles in coding and product within smaller teams in the Bay Area. It delves into their transition from a high performing role at Stripe to venturing into early-stage companies and angel investing before settling in the world of venture capital. The conversation covers personal reflections, contentment with financial achievements, and the impact of upbringing on individual goals.

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