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The questions LPs can ask for due diligence on diversity and inclusion in VC
It is widely recognised that improving diversity and inclusion in the venture capital and private equity industries is the right thing to do. Not only that, but there is strong evidence that increasing diversity will lead to better returns, increased talent retention...
Diversity VC and Gapsquare partner to shine a light on the Gender Pay Gap
We are delighted to share the news that Diversity VC has partnered with Gapsquare, a tool that allows companies to obtain instant insights, automate compliance, and visualise data relating to their their gender pay gap. Founded by Zara Nanu, Gapsquare makes it easier...
Why students should [re]consider a career in investment
On Monday evening, Gabrielle, Charlotte and I gave a talk about a career in investing at Cambridge University, called ‘Investment Uncovered’. This was designed to advertise the profession to students but, more specifically, women. The three of us from different ends...
How to get a job in VC: resources curated by Diversity VC
Over the last months since launching Diversity.VC in April 2016, the team and I have had numerous conversations about the challenges of breaking into the VC industry, particularly without a ‘traditional’ banking or consultancy background, or if in whatever way you are...
Operator, investor – A female perspective
Here is a list of resources to help better understand (1) the underrepresentation of women and (2) the challenges faced by women in the “tech industry” or “start-up ecosystem”; both on the operating side (female founders, co-founders, female workers) and on the...
Becoming a Signal Above the Noise
I’ve always taken a bit of a non-traditional path. Before starting college, I founded a media startup for independent filmmakers with a close friend. We raised a (very) small amount of money but ended up shutting the business down after a year. I remember sitting...
Diversity Champions
We're not the only ones who are passionate about diversity. Check out some of the fantastic initiatives below, from supporting flexible jobs to women in private equity. Mentoring for women in tech - Ambitious Ladies in Tech (ALT) https://ambitiousladiesin.tech...
Why Venture Capital doesn’t work (as well as it could)
TLDR: IN VENTURE CAPITAL, DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT IS EITHER MISSING OR NOT ‘IN PLAY’ IN 90% OF VENTURE FIRMS. IN ORDER TO IMPROVE FUND AND INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY AS A WHOLE, THIS MUST BE URGENTLY ADDRESSED. Despite talk of inflated...
Whose responsibility is it to encourage ‘diversity of thought’ in VC firms? And why?
Last month, Diversity.VC*, supported by Kea Consultants and the EVCN and held a panel discussion covering this question and many others with a group of 30 venture capitalists and a group of fantastic panellists from many parts of the VC industry. The discussion was...
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