Damaris Mendoza | 500 Global | How VC can encourage diversity in the entrepreneurial space

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Venture Ahead

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Join us on Venture Ahead, the IE University entrepreneurship podcast. Think of us as your mentors, guiding you like a professor with invaluable insights, practical tools, and actionable advice. Each episode features interviews with a diverse range of guests, including startup founders, venture capitalists, corporate innovators, and seasoned mentors. We delve into the world of entrepreneurship, uncovering trends, sharing inspiring stories, and equipping you with the best venture knowledge.

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Damaris Mendoza | 500 Global | How VC can encourage diversity in the entrepreneurial space

Venture Ahead

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2 months ago

Damaris Mendoza | 500 Global | How VC can encourage diversity in the entrepreneurial space

In this episode of Venture Ahead, recorded live at South Summit Brazil, IE Business School professor Joe Haslam speaks with Damaris Mendoza, Partner at VC firm 500 Global.
Together, they dive into the complex topic of diversity in venture capital, exploring the biases that shape investment decisions, the patterns that exclude promising founders and how the industry can move from awareness to real change. Mendoza shares insights from her work in Latin America and beyond, shedding light on why representation in investment teams matters, and how emerging fund managers are starting to shift the status quo. They also discuss the importance of communication skills for creating a more diverse global entrepreneurial ecosystem.
If you're curious about how capital can be a catalyst for inclusion, this conversation is a must-listen for understanding the future of VC in a more equitable world.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/damaris-mendoza-loera?originalSubdomain=mx , https://500.co/

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