HOW WOMEN INSPIRE PODCAST: Invest, Lead, & Give
Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to support them become more diverse, we don’t necessarily see that trend change. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is here today to talk about the power of storytelling in venture capital and how it can help build trust, break down barriers, and get capital into the hands of those who need it, especially women entrepreneurs. This week’s episode How Women Inspire Podcast is about the power of storytelling in venture capital!
In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Gayle Jennings O'Byrne is sharing the importance of diverse teams in the venture capital space and actionable steps you can take right now to break down barriers through storytelling.
Some of the talking points Julie and Gayle go over in this episode include:
Gayle’s story and why she started Wocstar Capital to support women entrepreneurs.
Women’s role in making consumer decisions and therefore the market in general.
Raising capital by using storytelling to break down barriers.
The importance of mentorship and leadership development for women in the tech industry.