Empowering diverse founders through community with Gabby Cazeau from Harlem Capital

Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture Capital

In this episode, Gabby Cazeau, partner at Harlem Capital, shares her professional journey from starting as an engineer to becoming a venture capitalist. She discusses the importance of changing the face of entrepreneurship by investing in diverse founders and the valuable lessons she's learned throughout her career from different people and market trends. Additionally, she offers insights on how AI is disrupting traditional business models and the current venture capital landscape. Gabby also provides advice for young people looking to break into the venture capital field, and much more!

Timestamps

00:03 Introduction and Background

00:34 Gabby's Journey into Venture Capital

03:00 The Role of Engineering and Product Mindset in Venture Capital

04:16 Lessons Learned from Investing with Harlem Capital

05:58 How Harlem Capital Adds Value to Founders

07:43 Advice for Founders in Difficult Times

10:02 Understanding Market Sizing and Timing Risk

11:56 Reflecting on Investment Hits and Misses

18:44 The Impact of AI on Business Models

21:47 Advice for Aspiring Venture Capitalists

Gabby’s Links

Harlem Capital - https://harlem.capital/

Email - [e-mail]

Twitter – https://twitter.com/gabbycazeau

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellecazeau/

My Links

Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes

YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal

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