Aligning Capital with Social Impact and Financial Returns with Victoria Kennedy, Founder of Patternist

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VCs Off the Record with Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne

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Real talk with real investors. This podcast is for founders, startups, and investors seeking brutally honest insights about raising capital and investment funds. Have you ever tanked an investor meeting or made a bad investment? Well, we talk to some of the top investors, venture capitalists, and women who have raised money for their startups so that you get some real answers on how to nail a pitch, secure your bag, or rebound from rejection! Join our host Gayle Jennings O’Byrne, co-founder of the Wocstar Fund and champion for female entrepreneurs, as we go “off the record"!

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Aligning Capital with Social Impact and Financial Returns with Victoria Kennedy, Founder of Patternist

VCs Off the Record with Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne

42 minutes 3 seconds

9 months ago

Aligning Capital with Social Impact and Financial Returns with Victoria Kennedy, Founder of Patternist

In this episode of VCs Off the Record, host ⁠Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne⁠ chats with ⁠Victoria Kennedy⁠, founder of Patternist and former product leader turned venture capitalist. Victoria shares her inspiring journey from scaling startups to launching a groundbreaking venture designed to align financial returns with social impact.

Discover how her background in product strategy shaped her approach to investing in diverse founders and solving societal challenges. Victoria opens up about the realities of fundraising, building a fund, and creating hybrid funding models that blend traditional venture capital with mission-driven investments.

Tune in for actionable insights, inspiration, and an honest conversation about reimagining venture capital, empowering women of color, and building innovative solutions that matter.

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Hosted by ⁠Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne⁠ Co-hosted with ⁠Victoria Byrd⁠ Produced by ⁠Wocstar Media⁠