This Week in Startups Women in venture capital + SpringEats.com CEO Anukampa Freedom Gupta-Fonner (Climate) | E1460
May 15, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Anukampa Freedom Gupta-Fonner, the visionary founder and CEO of SpringEats.com, shares her journey in creating a zero-waste grocery delivery service. She emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable grocery practices, advocating for reusable packaging and local sourcing to combat plastic waste. The conversation also highlights the rise of women in venture capital and the evolving landscape of funding, showcasing how diverse fund managers are gaining traction. Gupta-Fonner's insights reveal both the challenges and innovative solutions in revolutionizing grocery shopping.
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Women in VC
- Women-led VC funds are growing, but the overall percentage remains small.
- The slow change is due to the structure of VC firms, where partner changes are infrequent.
Breaking into VC
- Underrepresented groups in VC should consider starting their own funds or joining new ones.
- Established firms change slowly, while new funds offer a blank slate.
Interpreting VC Data
- Numbers can be misleading; context matters.
- Consider both the number of deals and the dollar amounts to accurately assess female representation in VC.