Episode 24 | The Keys to Deep Tech Startup Investing | Jenna Bryant

In this episode, we speak with Jenna Bryant, the Co-Founder & General Partner at Embedded Ventures, an early-stage deep tech venture capital firm investing in startups, advanced manufacturing, digital engineering, and space operations. They have a 'first of its kind' partnership with the United States Space Force, and a team with firsthand experience as operators in the areas they invest in.

Today, Jenna and her team at Embedded Ventures are on a mission to recruit engineers, startups, firms, and clients while building strong connections and helping skilled engineers among companies.
As we dive into our conversation, she shares her background and professional experiences that have shaped her journey in the world of robotics. From working with Beyoncé as a dancer, to jumping into a boutique recruiting firm, and now having a one-of-a-kind partnership with the United States Space Force.

Join us as we explore the exciting world of Embedded Ventures and how the life of Jenna turned 180 degrees into a curious adventure and is now a powerful and important recruiter, Co-Founder & General Partner of a business.

Time Stamps
00:00 Machine Minds Show Introduction
3:22 Venture Capital   
6:11 Embedded Ventures 
9:05 Challenges
15:05 Deep Tech 
21:02 Assessing Potential Investments 
24:52 Investment Strategy and Portfolio 
31:07 Early Stages
32:48 The Future of Hard Tech and Deep Tech
35:08 The Exciting and Wild State of the Industry
39:11 Opportunities of Growth and Innovations 
42:20 Robotics and Automation
43:14 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Embedded Ventures
https://www.linkedin.com/company/embedded-ventures/

Jenna Bryant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennabryant/

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