Black Women in VC: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change in the Industry with Qiana PattersonIn the expanding world of venture capital, there are still many hurdles to overcome when it comes to diversity and inclusivity. Our guest, a trailblazing black female Venture Capitalist, shares her experiences navigating the industry and provides valuable insights on how to succeed as a single black female VC. But it's not just about personal success - our guest also believes in creating a more inclusive industry by increasing the number of black women on cap tables. Through her work and experiences, she sheds light on how we can work towards empowering black women founders and creating a more diverse and inclusive space. Join the conversation with Qiana Patterson as she shares more about the world of venture capitalists and her journey and transition from teaching to being a venture capitalist. Qiana was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, and is currently living in LA and is an angel investor and venture capitalist. Her first love and joy were being a middle school teacher, which profoundly impacts how she invests and helps founders build world-changing companies.Tune in!Key Highlights from the Show[[[[[[[[[[[[[ Invest in what you know, what you are an expert in, and what you feel most confident in writing a cheque for. Go in the direction of your dream, even if that dream is not there yet.  Black women, we’re less than 1%, but we’re the most innovative and starting more businesses. It’s difficult because of the numbers, but it’s exciting because we forge ahead regardless; we’ve no limit.  Qiana PattersonThe Cap Table Coalition: https://www.captablecoalition.com/investorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qianapatterson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/q_i_a_n_a?lang=enWebsite: https://www.lishabell.com/Angel Syndicate Website: www.blxvc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedcali/Twitter: https://twitter.com/belllismNotable Quotes Let’s ConnectLisha BellSubscribe for additional podcast episodes!