Goldman Sachs Exchanges Battery Ventures’ Chelsea Stoner on the power of being ‘stage agnostic’ in tech investing
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Oct 22, 2024 AI Snips
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Chelsea's Path to Venture Capital
- Chelsea Stoner, from rural Montana, became a chemical engineer, then a consultant, and then got an MBA.
- Her path to Silicon Valley venture capitalist wasn't direct.
Geographic Agnosticism
- Battery Ventures invests in tech companies globally, not limiting themselves to Silicon Valley.
- Stoner believes innovation exists everywhere and is willing to travel to find it.
Battery Ventures' Longevity
- Battery Ventures' success stems from its founders' structure and its stewardship mentality.
- The firm focuses on developing talent internally, hoping analysts become future partners.