Deena Shakir

Christina Cacioppo, founder of Vanta, shares insights on securing $150 million to expand AI features in trust management. Deena Shakir from Lux Capital discusses the transformative role of AI in healthcare, especially its impact on startups. Davide Asnaghi of Diode Computers reveals how AI is reshaping PCB design for wider accessibility. The conversation also covers Apple’s ambitious F1 plans, the resurgence of meme stocks, and the implications of Amazon’s new wearable AI device on privacy.

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.

Deena Shakir, General Partner at Lux Capital, discusses her background as the daughter of Iraqi immigrants, Lux's behavior traits, portfolio management as a team sport, establishing company culture, and the significance of data on diversity in venture.