97% Effective
Ep 45 - Leesa Soulodre, Founder and General Partner at R3i Capital: Community & The Working Mother Advantage: The Rise of Women in VC
20 Jul 2023
Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Previously on 97% Effective, Leesa Soulodre, Founder and General Partner at R3i Capital, discussed how she is filling a “missing middle” in venture capital and practical steps for leveling the playing field in her industry. In this continuation episode, Leesa speaks more to how she broke through as a woman in venture capital, leveraging the power of networks, community and technology. We discuss techniques for creating power through community, benefits of the virtual workplace and ways to manage all the demands on your time -- brilliant lessons Leesa draws from being a top tier global investor and working mother. SHOW NOTES: Principles of creating power through community buildingWhat drives economic tiesHow COVID increased global participationBuilding a 7 floor metaverse, which protects and connects foundersUtilizing technology to manage your time - and empower youTips on being smart about work-life balance, so you get to your end goalHave a source of joy outside of workThe 9 minutes that matter most each dayFinding fun ways share work life with your familyChallenging what we’re toldPower law? “Build the first fund small”Breaking the myth that no one backs a solo GPMassing middle of capital that is unservedUnlocking capital for sustainable goals BIO AND LINKS: Leesa Soulodre is the Founder and General Partner at R3i Capital, a venture capital firm that accelerates the growth of deep tech companies. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and a power player that harnesses her affiliations, network and platforms to level the playing field for female founders. A globe-trotting super-connector and community builder, Leesa actively works to increase women's presence in entrepreneurship through initiatives like She Loves Tech. She advises, educates, speaks, and writes on investing, technology, and the new economy. Leesa is Clinical Professor of Practice at SMU Cox School and lecturer at dozens of elite forums and institutions, including Singapore Management University and IE Business School. Previous episode on 97% Effective:https://redcircle.com/shows/97-effective/episodes/4a918c13-f225-4b22-9ce9-9cb74120218dR3i Company website: https://www.r3icapital.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leesasoulodre/Personal website: https://www.leesasoulodre.coThe R3i metaverse opens: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/592012570/the-r3i-metaverse-is-open-for-businessShe Loves Tech: https://www.shelovestech.org/Application recommendation, RescueTime: https://www.rescuetime.com/Video recommendation, Brendon Burchard: How Millionaires Schedule Their Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLYwz3JUsLw&ab_channel=Brendon.com Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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