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Democratizing Venture Capital with Laura Rippy
Episode 1223rd July 2024 • #WisdomOfWomen (Formerly #WomenGetFunded) • A Force for Good Inc.
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises.

Tune in to hear Laura Rippy, Managing Partner and Board Member at Alumni Ventures, as she shares her journey and insights in venture capital. Laura leads the Women's Fund, the Dartmouth-focused Green D Ventures, and the Harvard-focused Yard Ventures at Alumni Ventures, America's largest venture firm for individuals.

  • UNLOCKING VENTURE CAPITAL SECRETS: Dive into Laura Rippy's revolutionary approach to democratizing venture capital, making it accessible for female founders to thrive.
  • LITERARY INSPIRATION FOR LEADERS: Discover the transformative book that shaped Laura Rippy's vision and how it can inspire your leadership journey.


  • SHATTERING GLASS CEILINGS: Hear Laura Rippy's compelling story of navigating and succeeding as a CEO, and later as a venture capitalist, in the male-dominated tech and VC sectors.


  • REVOLUTIONIZING FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Explore how the Alumni Ventures Women's Fund is uniquely designed to support and propel female-led companies to new heights.


  • FROM STARTUP TO BILLION-DOLLAR VALUATION: Gain exclusive insights into the success story of KindBody, founded by the extraordinary, Gina Bartasi, and learn the strategies that led to its remarkable growth.


  • INSIDER STRATEGIES FOR INVESTMENT SUCCESS: Uncover Laura Rippy's top strategies for identifying and securing the best investment opportunities in the market.


  • CREATING A CULTURE OF TRUST AND GROWTH: Understand how building a trust-rich culture can drive sustainable growth and high performance in your business.


  • PRECISION MARKET TARGETING: Learn Laura Rippy's method of strategic market targeting, akin to precision bowling, for hitting the right market segments.


  • OVERCOMING FUNDING BARRIERS: Get practical advice from Laura Rippy on tackling the common challenges of growth and funding that women founders face.


  • POWER OF NETWORKING AND COMMUNITY: Discover the immense value of networking and community support through Alumni Ventures' resources and how it can accelerate your business growth.



GET IN TOUCH LINKS:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarippy/ 

Alumni Ventures Website: https://www.av.vc/ 

Alumni Ventures Women’s Fund: https://www.av.vc/funds/womens  

Pitch Link: https://www.av.vc/entrepreneurs 

Business Insider ranked Laura in the Best Seed Investors of 2024-5: https://www.businessinsider.com/seed-40-best-women-early-stage-vc-investors-2024-5

Press Release of The Women’s Fund: 

https://www.av.vc/blog/alumni-ventures-boosts-female-led-startups-with-new-venture-fund

A Force for Good: http://www.aforceforgood.biz

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