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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Vetting Impact Investors
- To identify genuine impact investors, founders should inquire about how impact influences investment decisions and post-investment support.
- If investors lack concrete examples or rely on vague notions, they may not be truly committed to impact.
Impactful Diversity
- Diversity in founders' backgrounds is important, but not all diversity is impactful.
- Founders from underrepresented backgrounds can bring valuable lived experience to create gap-closing businesses.
Distance Traveled: A Key Metric
- Kapor Capital emphasizes "distance traveled" when evaluating founders, prioritizing those who overcame significant challenges.
- Examples like Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins and Danelle Baird illustrate how lived experience fuels impactful businesses.
