Making Venture More Accessible @ Roundtable #3

This event took place on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 12:00 AM UTC.

Has the actual flow of capital and the make-up of teams at VC funds caught up to the press releases and sound bites? Despite increased awareness about the inequities in venture funding, many barriers remain for both women-and POC-led startups seeking financing— and for job seekers hoping to land a coveted opportunity at a VC firm. And while a record number of VCs have shared their intentions to better support underrepresented founders, VC remains an exclusive insider’s club. Meanwhile, as the trend of athlete VCs continues to rise, many of these often diverse investors are leading by example by backing diverse founders and teams. We’ll discuss: – Steps for change – The best ways to vet opportunities. – A playbook for investing in diversity Ryan Nece Co-founder & Managing Partner, Next Play Capital