Equity How investors are playing offense right now (their words, our two cents)
Jun 1, 2022
Mandela SH Dixon, the new CEO of All Raise, leads the charge for diversity in venture capital. She discusses the necessity of creating inclusive spaces for underrepresented founders and highlights the resilient spirit of those creators. The conversation shifts towards how investors are embracing an offensive strategy despite market uncertainties, particularly encouraging investments in women-led ventures for greater economic impact. Insights from the All Raise Summit further enrich the discussion, revealing candid thoughts from top VCs about navigating current challenges in the investment landscape.
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Mandela's Journey
- Mandela S.H. Dixon's journey from Founder Gym to All Raise CEO.
- Founder Gym, an online training center, helped underrepresented founders raise nearly $150 million.
Broadening Diversity
- All Raise is broadening its definition of diversity.
- It aims to be a place of belonging for all women and non-binary leaders in tech, prioritizing historically underrepresented groups.
Weathering the Storm
- Women and racially diverse founders are well-equipped to handle market downturns.
- They are used to doing more with less and have a history of weathering storms.