The Remaining Massive Opportunities in Fintech with PayPal’s Lisha Bell

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Lisha's Background and Journey in VC (1:44)
• Inspiration for Equity Charge (2:38)
• Angel Investing Data (4:36)
• Access to Venture Capital (6:02)
• Role of LP Investing (9:32)
• Advice for First-Time LPs (11:07)
• Valuing Early Backers (15:04)
• Economic Opportunity Fund at PayPal Ventures (16:14)
• Team Collaboration and Initiative (17:24)
• Advice for Other Organizations (20:00)
• Insider Segment: How Adoro Provides Scalable Solutions for VC Firms (21:09) 
• Naming Adoro Advisors (23:27)
• Evolution of Fund Administration (25:37)
• Adoro's Unique Positioning (28:13)
• Synergy with Portfolio Companies (30:51)
• Building Synergistic Relationships (32:47)
• Diversity in GP Representation (33:39)
• Legacy of Racial Equity Movement (35:20)
• Investment Strategy and Portfolio Balance (37:42)
• Fintech Opportunities and Challenges (39:52)
• Adoption of Financial Technologies (42:10)
• Podcast "Sisters with Ventures" and Parting Thoughts (44:54)

Lisha Bell has over 20 years of experience in technology innovation, specializing in digital money movement. She currently leads PayPal Ventures' Economic Opportunity Fund, a $100M investment in diverse emerging fund managers. Previously at PayPal, she led Product for the Financially Underserved Segment and Pay with Venmo. Prior roles include payments-related positions at Wells Fargo, Kohl’s, and Feedzai, where she developed early digital financial products like online banking and digital wallets. Lisha is cofounder of BLXVC, an angel syndicate supporting Black and Brown founders, and host of the Sisters with Ventures podcast. She previously led deal flow at Pipeline Angels and serves as board chair for Black Girl Ventures. Lisha holds a BSc from USC and MBAs from UC Berkeley and Columbia, and enjoys traveling, cooking, and dancing, all while balancing motherhood duties with her daughter. 

Aduro Advisors is a trusted partner for venture capital fund managers, offering comprehensive and expert fund administration services. Known for being agile, responsive, and focused on making fund operations seamless, Aduro enables fund managers to concentrate on investing. With deep expertise across a variety of fund sizes and strategies, Aduro provides a full suite of services, including fund accounting and compliance. The firm understands the fast-paced nature of venture capital and prides itself on being as innovative and driven as the funds it supports. Aduro doesn’t just manage operations—they help funds scale. https://www.aduroadvisors.com 

Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. 

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