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Aileen Lee

Founder and Managing Partner of Cowboy Ventures, known for her work in diversifying tech and VC.

Top 5 podcasts with Aileen Lee

Ranked by the Snipd community
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25 snips
Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 15min

DeSantis Drops Out, Stock Market Soars, and Guest Aileen Lee

In this conversation, Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures and the brains behind the term "unicorn," shares insights into the booming venture capital landscape. She discusses the rise of billion-dollar startups and the shifting dynamics of investment strategies. The hosts tackle Ron DeSantis' exit from the race and what it means for the political climate. They explore the recent uptick in the stock market and positive economic trends while pondering the disconnect between consumer sentiment and underlying data.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 35min

VC Aileen Lee Still Sees the Most Promise in Mundane Tech

Aileen Lee, the founder of Cowboy Ventures and the visionary behind the term 'unicorn,' joins the conversation to explore exciting new horizons. She weighs in on the impact of AI on job creation and the evolving workforce, discussing how automation can reshape everyday processes. Aileen also highlights the potential in 'unsexy tech' and the shifts occurring within Cowboy Ventures, including team transitions. As venture capital faces challenges, her insights on adapting to the market are both timely and thought-provoking.
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May 2, 2014 • 37min

a16z Podcast: Demystifying Venture Capital

Ann Winblad, a venture capitalist with a background in software entrepreneurship, joins Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures, and Teresa Gao from Aspect Ventures. They discuss the daily grind of a venture capitalist and emphasize the importance of understanding tech entrepreneurs. The conversation covers challenges faced by female founders in a male-dominated industry, the role of past experiences in shaping founders, and the delicate balance of managing relationships within venture firms. Empowering insights for aspiring investors abound!
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Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 9min

Unicorns: now and then with Aileen Lee | E1887

Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures, is a pioneering venture capitalist known for coining the term "unicorn." In this engaging discussion, she shares her experiences overcoming gender barriers in the tech industry. Aileen dives into the evolution of the Unicorn Club, assessing how the Zero Interest Rate Policy has impacted startup valuations. Predictions about which startups might sustain their unicorn status spark intrigue, as she reflects on the recent shifts in funding dynamics and the importance of diverse entrepreneurship in today’s landscape.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 33min

Back in the Unicorn Club with Cowboy Ventures’ Aileen Lee

Aileen Lee, managing partner at Cowboy Ventures and the founder of the term 'unicorn,' dives into the latest insights on billion-dollar startups. She discusses the explosive growth of unicorns from 39 to over 532, the implications of market shifts, and introduces quirky new terms like 'unicorpse' and 'zombiecorn.' Aileen highlights the rising competition for unicorn status, the challenges of diversity in founding teams, and how AI is reshaping consumer software expectations. Plus, we learn why New York is becoming a unicorn hotspot.