Vanessa Larco of NEA: Investing in Transformative Tech & Founders

This podcast episode delves into the speaker's background growing up in a tech-forward household, their experience in entrepreneurship and venture capital, the importance of building a strong team and seeking investment deals in less competitive markets, exiting different types of companies, the potential of the direct-to-consumer jewelry market, the importance of the founder's potential in building a successful business, considerations for investment decision-making and portfolio construction, targeting LPs in the startup ecosystem, effective time management, and the significance of technical due diligence. The episode also features a conversation discussing breaking stereotypes, warehouse automation, emotional intelligence, and Vanessa's approach to navigating the world.