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SummaryIn this episode of Sisters with Ventures, Regina Green shares her unique perspective on the venture capital ecosystem, discussing her journey from Goldman Sachs to impact investing. She emphasizes the importance of supporting underrepresented founders and fund managers, and explains the roles of general partners and limited partners in the VC landscape. Regina also highlights the financial challenges of starting a fund and the need for empathy towards general partners. She concludes with advice for her younger self, encouraging curiosity and exploration in one's career.TakeawaysRegina Green represents a unique perspective in the VC ecosystem.Her journey includes a long tenure at Goldman Sachs.She emphasizes the importance of impact investing.The financial industry can be daunting for many.Venture capital involves a long-term commitment.General partners are akin to entrepreneurs.Starting a fund can be financially challenging.Empathy is crucial for understanding GPs' struggles.Catalyze supports new investment firms with resources.Curiosity and exploration are key to career growth.Sound Bites"I really love math, I love working in finance.""It's a long game in venture capital.""Their job is hard. I have a lot of empathy.""I would tell my younger self to be curious."Chapters00:00Introduction to Regina Green and VC Ecosystem02:52Regina's Journey: From Goldman Sachs to Impact Investing05:50Understanding the Venture Capital Landscape09:01The Role of General Partners and Limited Partners12:03Catalyze: Supporting New Investment Firms15:14The Financial Challenges of Starting a Fund18:06Empathy for General Partners in VC21:04Advice for the Younger SelfLearn more about Reginahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/regdgreen/https://catalyze.community/Learn more about Lisha Register for my Live Linkedin Masterclasshttps://www.lishabell.com/linkedinCheck out byvisiting the website orchecking the link in the bio.Subscribe to the email newsletterto stay updated.Get your merch todayby checking out Lisha’s new shop.Enroll in the Angel Investing Courseby visiting the course page.Get additional tools and supportby accessing the Resource Toolkit.Explore our servicesby checking the offerings page.Support the Sisters with Ventures Podcastby donating.Follow Sisters with Ventures on Instagramby visiting @sisterswithventures.Want Lisha to Speak at your event sent a notehere
