In this conversation with Lisa, we hear about her journey as a CEO in Residence at Primary VC and what she is most excited about the new trends in the startup ecosystem - the AI wave, climate-tech and east-coast startups scene in the US. We also talk about her role at General Assembly as their CEO, expanding reach and impact.

Akriti is a Partner at Ridge Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments in enterprise technology companies. With a background in computer science and product management, she brings valuable insights to her role as an investor and board member. Akriti has led investments in various sectors, including AI, fintech, and SaaS, demonstrating her expertise in identifying promising startups. Her experience spans from founding a B2B accounting software company in India to working with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon. As a Techstars Mentor and angel investor, Akriti continues to support and shape the future of technology entrepreneurship.

In this conversation with Akriti, we dive deep into her decisions for career transitions across roles and geographies and what led her to those. Tune in for a fun chat!

In this conversation with Meera, we chat about how she joined AV, drawing from her endowment experiences and the fund's innovative investment strategy (exclusively co-investors). We also hear Meera's take on recent trends in the VC industry, including how AI has unlocked new capabilities in vertical SaaS. Lastly, we discuss about the current state of the investing ecosystem when it comes to female representation in decision making roles and advice for aspiring women investors.