A Very Vexing Issue: Lessons in Resilience & Perspective with Claudia Reuter

In this episode of Critical Moments, Mark Josephson sits down with Claudia Reuter, managing director at Yale Ventures’ Roberts Innovation Fund, to discuss a pivotal moment in her journey as a startup founder.

Claudia shares candid insights into building a business while raising a family, navigating funding challenges, and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way.

Key Topics:

• Transitioning from a stay-at-home mom to a startup founder.

• The emotional rollercoaster of securing a term sheet (07:30).

• Handling a “very vexing issue” and managing expectations (10:10).

• Balancing entrepreneurship with family life (14:10).

• The value of perspective and pragmatism in leadership (20:46).

• Lessons learned: Why funding isn’t always the answer (16:20).

• Advice for entrepreneurs on resilience and focus (24:10).