Bias in VC Funding

Kaisa highlights the critical need to address underlying biases in venture capital decision-making, questioning whether current investment practices merely apply band-aids to deeper issues. Rebecca shares insights from a data-driven VC firm that has successfully increased diversity among its portfolio founders, suggesting that innovative approaches could reshape the landscape of early-stage investments. Together, they explore how different questioning techniques reveal disparities between male and female founders, emphasizing the importance of rethinking traditional investment strategies.