Episode 20 - Founding A Fund with Heather Hartnett

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We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Heather Hartnett (@HeatherHartnett). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goingvc.com!

Articles Rachel referenced in her first question:

• Building and Investing in the Human Needs Economy - Part 1
• The Future of Work is Human - Part 2

Articles Heather quotes re: piece she writes on firm founders / emerging VCs:

• Predictions For 2022 According To Emerging Managers In VC
• The Opportunity for Family Office To Outperform Over the Next Decade

Heather’s Forbes article referenced at the end:

• Joining An Existing Fund Versus Starting Your Own

Episode Chapters:

1. Introduction - 0:00
2. Heather’s Career Origin Story - 1:11
3. Founding Human Ventures - 8:47
4. Need to Haves’ & Heather’s Thesis - 11:10
5. Founder-Funder Fit & the Founders of the Future  - 17:58
6. Human’s First Five Years - 22:38
7. Building A More Diverse Ecosystem - 27:50
8. Closing Thoughts - 37:58