Merci Victoria Grace

Merci Victoria Grace, a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners and former Head of Growth at Slack, shares her insights on the venture capital landscape. She discusses the importance of productizing venture processes and the internal tech stack at Lightspeed. The conversation dives into the future of collaboration tools, debating bundling versus unbundling and the value of synchronous versus asynchronous communication. Merci also emphasizes the need for diversity in VC and the role of mentorship in her journey, illustrating her unique blend of humor and personal storytelling.

Merci Victoria Grace, a talented product manager who recently led growth at Slack, shares her journey from journalism to the game design industry. She discusses the importance of collaboration in product management and how addressing user needs drives innovation. Merci reflects on the toxic workplace culture at EA that led her to shift towards consulting and product management. She emphasizes the necessity of a clear vision and proactive engagement in successful product strategies, while also highlighting the value of writing and mentorship in personal growth.