Startups are a powerful avenue for building wealth and innovation. In this episode of NiceTo's Startup Palette Show Live, we dive into the vibrant startup ecosystem in New South Wales, highlighting diverse founders, investors, and operators who are shaping the future.
Featuring Jackie Vullinghs, Partner at AirTree Ventures, we explore her journey from childhood memories of playing lacrosse to becoming a key player in the venture capital world. We discuss the importance of gender diversity, community-building in VC, and the future of AI and climate tech investments.
This video is proudly supported by Investment NSW.
We would also like to thank Nakatomi, a venture studio that accelerates ambitious ideas.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Startups 01:10 Sponsors and Support 01:42 Introduction to Jax from AirTree 02:13 Jax’s Childhood and Lacrosse 03:44 Cultural Background and Mindset 04:49 Role of Jax’s Mother 06:25 Career Trajectory 09:02 Experience at Listable 10:01 Getting into & the Growth at AirTree 13:48 Gender Diversity in Investment 14:53 Community Building in VC 17:12 Impact of Explorers Program 19:07 Investing in Fair Supply 20:48 Investing in Climate Tech 21:18 Bias Removal in Investment Decisions 22:52 Thoughts on AI Investments 23:57 Vision for the Future 24:30 Importance of Relationships 25:34 Luck vs. Agency
