Jana Messerschmidt
Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners and co-founder of #ANGELS, an all-female angel investor group. Previously held roles at DivX, Netflix, and Twitter.
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Nov 20, 2019 • 1h 1min
Recode Decode: Jana Messerschmidt
Jana Messerschmidt, a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners and co-founder of #ANGELS, shares her journey from tech roles at Netflix and Twitter to becoming a venture capitalist. She discusses the transformative early days of streaming and how Netflix strategically navigated the market. Messerschmidt emphasizes the importance of diversity in venture capital, detailing how #ANGELS supports not just women but all founders. The conversation also highlights the equity gap for women in tech and the urgent need for change in the industry.
Sep 2, 2019 • 43min
20VC: How Founders Can Gain Leverage in Fundraising Negotiations, The Metrics You Need To Raise Your Series A in Consumer & What We Have To Change About Cap Table Construction with Jana Messerschmidt, Partner @ Lightspeed Venture Partners
Jana Messerschmidt, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, has an impressive background with stints at Twitter and Netflix, along with co-founding #Angels to support women in tech. She shares invaluable insights on how founders can effectively leverage fundraising negotiations. Jana discusses the Netflix culture of high performance, where leaders provide context instead of control. She emphasizes key metrics for Series A success and highlights the importance of building supportive relationships with investors while also ensuring diverse cap tables.
