Ann Winblad

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!

Investors Brad Feld, Ann Winblad, and Gabriel Weinberg discuss why they chose not to invest in a startup. Topics include the importance of open communication, lessons in due diligence from a missed investment opportunity, and the significance of the first email interaction with investors.