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Vanessa Larco

Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), focusing on seed and early-stage investments in enterprise and consumer technology. Previously led product teams at companies like Box, Twilio, and Disney.

Best podcasts with Vanessa Larco

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19 snips
Mar 6, 2025 • 55min

#289 How I Nearly Got Fired For Running An A/B Test with Vanessa Larco, Former Partner at New Enterprise Associates

In this engaging discussion, Vanessa Larco, a former partner at NEA with an impressive background in product leadership from giants like Microsoft and Disney, shares her insights on A/B testing. She explores the challenges of balancing short-term gains with long-term user experience, particularly in gaming. Vanessa also highlights the pitfalls of misaligned metrics and the need for clear communication and cross-team collaboration. Her anecdotes underline the importance of understanding user behavior and leveraging data to drive meaningful changes in product development.
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5 snips
Jun 12, 2024 • 28min

NEA’s Vanessa Larco says generative AI will change the SaaS pricing model - and that’s a good thing

Vanessa Larco, a Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA) with a rich background in product leadership at Box, Twilio, and Disney, dives into the transformative potential of Generative AI on SaaS pricing models. She discusses the shift toward value-based pricing and its challenges, alongside insights on how major players like Apple might impact startups. Larco also shares her optimism for consumer investing and the future of fintech, emphasizing a focus on small to medium businesses rather than traditional neobanks. A captivating conversation that mixes industry insights with real-world implications!