Heidi Roizen

Heidi Roizen, a partner at Threshold Ventures and a lecturer at Stanford, shares insights from her decades of networking prowess showcased in a Harvard case study. She discusses the timeless strategies for building authentic relationships, emphasizing that networking should not be transactional. Roizen also addresses the dual role of social media and AI in communication, advising on balancing technology with genuine interactions. Additionally, she offers strategies for navigating networking in the remote work landscape, focusing on the importance of meaningful connections.

Senior leaders Brad Feld, Sarah Robb O’Hagan, Mike Ghaffary, Heidi Roizen, and John Rogers Jr. discuss burning out on giving, the techniques they use to avoid it, and how they recognize it in their employees. Topics include navigating boundaries in generosity, preventing burnout, managing generosity burnout in the workplace and personal life, and techniques for setting boundaries and managing burnout.

Heidi Roizen, a renowned networking expert and 'Silicon Valley super connector,' shares her two decades of insights on building a relationship-driven life. She stresses the transformative power of meaningful connections over transactional interactions. Listeners learn practical tips for enhancing their networking skills, the role of emotional intelligence in venture capital, and how controlled randomness can lead to valuable relationships. Additionally, she emphasizes the art of collaborative negotiation, focusing on mutual needs to foster genuine partnerships.

Heidi Roizen, a veteran venture capitalist and entrepreneur from Threshold Ventures, shares her insights into the startup world. She discusses the regrettable behaviors of VCs during downturns and the struggles of founders navigating funding challenges. Roizen elaborates on board dynamics, tackling dysfunction, and improving transparency around secondary share sales. Gender diversity in venture capital gets a spotlight, highlighting the barriers women face. Finally, she touches on ethical entrepreneurship and the importance of mentorship in shaping responsible leaders.

Guests include Evan Epstein, Heidi Roizen, and Dan Siciliano. They discuss topics such as the role of independent directors in venture-backed companies, fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and the negative impact of structured deals. They also emphasize the importance of good governance, shareholder protection, and understanding financial concepts in private company boards.