HAYVN Hubcast

The Future is Bright for VC Investing in Connecticut EP 88

Jan 22, 2024

Alison Malloy, MD of Investments at Connecticut Innovations, discusses entrepreneurship and venture capital. She emphasizes starting as a new entrepreneur, perseverance, importance of the right people, and Connecticut's efforts to connect entrepreneurs and investors. She addresses the lack of female representation in VC investing, her excitement for CI's new funds, and the roller coaster journey of being an entrepreneur.

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Entrepreneurship is described as a challenging yet fulfilling roller coaster journey by Alison Malloy.

Connecticut Innovations actively invests in early-stage companies, focusing on supporting diverse founders through initiatives like the Future Fund.

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Alison Maloy's Journey to Leadership in the Investment World

Alison Maloy's path to becoming a leader in the investment world started with her experience in raising capital for tech startups. She co-founded a software company, raised VC money, and successfully sold the company to Eastman Kodak. This led her to a position at Connecticut Innovations, where she has been supporting entrepreneurs for over six years, aiming to help them realize their full potential.

Strategic Venture Capital Arm in Connecticut

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Empowering New Investors with a Member-Driven Micro Fund

00:38

Unity in Action

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Introduction

3min

Exploring the Role of Connecticut Innovations in Venture Capital

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Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship: A Personal Journey

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Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in Connecticut

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Gratitude and Collaboration in the Connecticut Venture Capital Scene

2min

Today on HAYVN Hubcast, we’re talking about funding, starting a business, and the entrepreneurship journey with special guest Alison Malloy.

Alison is the Managing Director of Investments at Connecticut Innovations, (CI) Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm. She’s also the co-founder of the Women's Investment Network, Tidal River. In this episode, we dive into her journey, discussing how she became a leader in Connecticut's venture and investment landscape and how she is modeling the way for entrepreneurs and investors.

Key business and investing insights Alison shares:

Where to start as a new entrepreneur
The importance of perseverance in business
How the right people can help you
What Connecticut is doing to connect entrepreneurs and investors
How she’s answering the question “Where are the women?” in venture and angel investing
Why she is excited about CI’s newest funds

“Being an entrepreneur is a roller coaster. Luckily, if you stick in it long enough, there's a terrific end at the end of the day.” - Alison Malloy

Alison has described being an entrepreneur as “fun”, but she also admits how challenging it can be. You have to put in the work, and it can be discouraging at the start, but it’s also very fulfilling.

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