The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
The Investor with Joel Palathinkal is a global omni channel show which highlights institutional investors from all walks of life and supports the continuing education for the next generation of allocators
Vanessa Larco: Formerly Partner @ NEA
In this episode, Vanessa Larco shares her journey from a childhood immersed in tech to a career in venture capital. She discusses early influences, building resilience through cold calling, and financial literacy education. Vanessa recounts her time at Georgia Tech, majoring in computer science, and balancing social and academic life. She reflects on internships, career aspirations, and experiences at Microsoft during the financial crisis. The conversation covers her career transitions, including roles at Playdom, Twilio, and Box, and her move to venture capital. Vanessa offers insights for product managers transitioning to VC and concludes with advice on overcoming the fear of failure.
Key Points
- Embracing failure and rejection is crucial for entrepreneurial success, as it builds resilience and the ability to move forward despite setbacks.
- Early exposure to business concepts and practical experiences, such as cold calling and understanding market dynamics, can profoundly shape one's career trajectory and entrepreneurial mindset.
- In both product management and venture capital, a deep understanding of various business functions, including sales, marketing, and hiring, is essential, alongside staying humble and treating people well.
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Transcript
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