Equity

One of venture’s most iconic duos wants to have a word with you

Mar 22, 2023

Mitch Kapor and Freada Kapor Klein, renowned for their impactful contributions to technology and social equity, delve into their new book on startup investing. They discuss the importance of diversity in entrepreneurship and how it shapes impactful business models. The couple emphasizes the need for equitable funding practices in venture capital and shares insights on navigating complex startup structures. Their journey showcases how lived experiences can guide investment strategies and foster community-focused entrepreneurs.

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Freada Kapor Klein

Mitch Kapor

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Closing Gaps in Tech Investment

8min

Exploring Diversity in Entrepreneurship Through Lived Experiences

3min

Navigating Complex Startup Business Models

3min

Equity in Venture Capital

20min

Lightning Round Insights

4min

Natasha interviewed one of venture's most iconic duos: Mitch Kapor and Freada Kapor Klein of Kapor Capital. The investors recently published a book, "Closing the Equity Gap: Creating Wealth and Fostering Justice in Startup Investing," connecting scrappy stories of entrepreneurs to their investment thesis to the returns that other venture capitalists are clamoring to land.

In today's episode, we're talking about:

Their book and why the pair chose to do it now
Mitch and Freada's broader thoughts on impact investing
criteria for success and investor due diligence.

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Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

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