In this conversation, Deena Shakir, a Partner at Lux Capital with a diverse background spanning journalism and the U.S. State Department, discusses her unique path to venture capital. She highlights why founders should be cautious about taking multi-stage funding at the seed stage and shares insights about building authentic relationships in the competitive VC landscape. Deena also reflects on how parenthood has reshaped her investment approach and the importance of diversity, encouraging young professionals from various backgrounds to enter the field.

Serial entrepreneur and cancer survivor, Lisa Alderson, pitches her startup, Clarified Precision Medicine, to Deena Shakir of Lux Capital. They discuss the go-to-market strategy, using genomics in oncology, building a moat, making money, SAFEs vs priced rounds, and keeping a motivated founding team.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses the company's positive earnings and future growth. Deena Shakir talks about venture capital investing. The CEO of Stocktwits looks at Elon Musk's ambitions. The podcast also explores the future of healthcare, telemedicine, and innovation refunds.