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!