One Of Silicon Valley's Most Powerful VCs Says This Recession Will Resemble 2000, Not 2008 | Forbes 

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The headline is a bit misleading – the interview is not about Theresia Gouw’s economic predictions; it’s more about her insights on how she has grown her career, working as a female tech investor in Silicon Valley, and how she balances her career and life. She also shares advice for female entrepreneurs and early-career females and her comments on the near-term startup fundraising environment. 

Some of my quick takeaways: 

  • She believes the fundamental points that enable the American dream because of her family’s and personal journey. (I believe that the American dream still lives too.) 

  • She learned about more career options as she advances in her education and career; and she made new career decisions courageously, leveraging the resources and assets that she accumulates over time, to pursue what she loves to do now.  

  • Becoming an entrepreneur is you betting on yourself, which may sound scary but it’s the most informed bet with calculated risks. (To me, it’s the safest bet.) 

  • She gives a fairly honest comment about trying to fit in a male-dominated industry in her early career and shares a healthy perspective on focusing on the positives and advantageous opportunities women have (e.g., females may leave a stronger impression at a tech trade show). 

  • Lastly, I think there’s a lot to learn from the interviewer, Maggie McGrath, too – the way she portrayed herself is professional, friendly, and intelligent and empathetic.  

  • Overall, it’s an inspiring interview that I recommend other women to watch, whether they are in the startup world or not.  

Enjoy!

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