Equity Caretakers, ageism and other topics venture needs to stop overlooking
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Feb 15, 2023 Elana Berkowitz, founding partner at Springbank Collective and former tech policy official under Obama, shares her insights on reshaping care and women's health in tech. She discusses the missed opportunities in keeping women in the workforce, emphasizing practical solutions like paid family leave. The conversation dives into biases in women's healthcare and the need for innovative approaches, especially for women of color. Elana also explores redefining leadership in startups, focusing on collective dynamics and ageism, rounding off with personal anecdotes that highlight the human side of venture capital.
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Romantic Beginnings
- Elana Berkowitz's parents met on a psychiatric ward.
- Her mom, a social worker, and dad, a geriatric psychiatrist, inspired her interest in caregiving.
Multi-Sector Solutions
- Berkowitz believes multi-sector solutions are necessary for complex problems.
- Her diverse background in government, investing, and social impact informs her approach.
Policy and Business
- Policy understanding is crucial for the next generation of companies.
- Examples like climate tech and AI highlight the increasing intersection of policy and business.