Venture Capital Disparities
The conversation highlights the stark reality of venture capital funding, revealing that less than 2% goes to women, with an even smaller fraction allocated to Black women. Despite the grim statistics, there's a glimmer of hope as shifts in mindset are beginning to emerge, indicating a potential change in the landscape of investment. However, the superficial engagement from some in the industry raises questions about genuine commitment versus performative allyship.In this clip
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Decoder with Nilay Patel
Recode Decode: Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton and Deeds Not Words founder Wendy Davis (live at SXSW)
Related Questions
Why is diversity lacking in venture capital, as discussed in the episode One of venture’s most iconic duos wants to have a word with you?
Where do you think the primary responsibility for increasing diversity lies: among the powerful or among the marginalized, as discussed in the episode Recode Decode: Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton and Deeds Not Words founder Wendy Davis (live at SXSW) and the clip Misogyny in Politics?