Lauren Farleigh

Zach Perret, Co-founder and CEO of Plaid, and Lauren Farleigh, Founder of Dote Shopping and Partner at Mischief VC, share insights from their entrepreneurial journeys. They discuss how their founder experiences shape Mischief VC's unique investment strategies. The duo emphasizes the importance of founder mentorship and their commitment to early-stage investments. Zach highlights the challenges of fundraising and the transition from startup founders to venture capitalists, while Lauren offers practical tips on team recruitment and building strong founder relationships.