In this episode of ClickPoint, Kwaku sits down with Jessica Millstone, co-founder and managing director of Copperwire Ventures, an early-stage fund specializing in women-led technology companies, particularly in the education sector. Together, they delve into Jessica's journey from her early connections with technology to her impactful work today. She shares insightful anecdotes about growing up with tech due to her family's business and how these experiences shaped her professional path. Jessica and Kwaku discuss the evolution of digital communication, examining the blurred lines between personal and professional tech use and how generational shifts are influencing these connections. 

Tune in to explore the "messy middle" of maintaining human connections in an increasingly digital world and discover how Jessica's selective approach to integrating new technologies enriches her work at Copperwire Ventures.

Key Moments

05:38 Embracing Personal Tech Evolution

07:08 Gen X Digital Native's Tech Impact

11:55 "From Personal Use to Startup Idea"

15:33 Claude: AI Rapper and Thought Partner

17:19 "Evolution of Human-Computer Interactions"

20:53 Simplifying Investor Accessibility

24:33 Zoom Beats In-Person Meetings

28:48 Digital Connection Irony

33:03 Digital Networking Enhances Career Opportunities

35:49 Holocaust Letters Audio Project

38:44 Balancing Tech and Personal Connections

42:12 LinkedIn Overtakes Twitter for Networking

44:26 LinkedIn's Networking Dynamics

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