Passing The Mic: The VC Exchange
Dive into the minds of North America’s leading Venture Capitalists. These are the real stories and insider knowledge you need to unlock the power of diversity and understand the closed-network of venture capital. In each episode, we venture down to a new learning path, giving you insights into the most relevant issues women in venture capital are facing today and how to solve them. We’ll be sharing the unique journeys and go-to resources that women venture capitalists rely on to succeed.
Passing The Mic: The VC Exchange
Passing the Mic: The VC Exchange - Astrid Schanz-Garbassi
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The Allyship
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Season 1
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Episode 7
Astrid is the CEO at Agni, a company that makes healing foods and teas to support women along the reproductive health continuum. Agni’s cookies, teas, and seasonings are designed to replenish nutrients women are most often depleted of and to support hormone balance, better periods, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Agni infuses science and wisdom in all they do in collaboration with experts in Western Medicine, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Herbalism, and Holistic Nutrition. Agni is committed to serving people and the planet by nourishing people through a sustainable supply chain that does no harm.
Episode Highlights
- Why you need diversity on your cap table and how only having male or female investors inverses the problem of diversity and success.
- Every business and individual is unique, so even if you try using the same blueprint as someone else, your pathway will look different.
- Being proactive in building a balanced culture helps with hiring the right people and finding the best investors.