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How to be a Venture Capitalist, with Check Warner

How to be a Venture Capitalist, with Check Warner

Update: 2020-11-17

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Check Warner is a founding partner of Ada Ventures, a fund named after Ada Lovelace that aims to support diverse entrepreneurs. She talks to Anne-Marie about the role VCs can play in supporting start-ups, what the job actually is, and why female founders are considered "niche" in the industry.

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How to be a Venture Capitalist, with Check Warner

How to be a Venture Capitalist, with Check Warner