VCs Off the Record with Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
VCs Off the Record with Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
Wocstar Fund
“Raising $$ Ain’t Easy: How to Build Capital, One Relationship at a Time” with Stefanie Thomas, Impact America Fund (IAF)
34 minutes Posted Aug 19, 2020 at 12:58 pm.
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Have you ever wondered what makes a successful Venture Capitalist? Or how the relationship really works between a VC and an entrepreneur? Being a VC isn't just having billions and power suits. It’s all about the people! In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stefanie Thomas from the Impact America Fund (IAF), about the importance of building relationships and the value of the VC/founder partnership.  As a member of IAF, Stefanie has emerged as a voice of “Black Women VCs” (Fast Company). She works at the intersection of founder diversity, technology for impact, and the deployment of capital within untapped markets. Her vast array of experience will leave both investors and founders wanting more!