Venture capital is an American national treasure. It has fueled the advancement of innovation, economies, and people. It has created value, jobs, wealth, and life-changing products and services. Though venture capital as an industry may be young and as an asset class may be small, high-growth startups and their long-term investors have truly changed the world.
To continue the success of the industry’s past 50 years to the next 50 years and beyond, we must expand opportunities for people of all backgrounds to access the venture ecosystem and thrive. We must educate future leaders on best practices and help them learn from the industry’s rich history. We must help firms build strong, healthy cultures and values. We must keep the public and ecosystem informed through qualitative and quantitative insights.
By investing in tomorrow’s leaders today, we shape the next era of venture capital.
The Manager’s Guide to Inclusive Leadership — Small Habits That Make a Big Impact
/in Education, Human Capital Reading /by Rhianon AndersonIn this post from the First Round Review, the team at LifeLabs helpfully distills inclusive leadership into its four most essential habits.
Paradigm
/in Education, Human Capital, Research Community Resources Education & Best Practices, Research & Data, Resource Collection /by ASCreativeParadigm is a consulting firm that designs data-driven strategies, implements programs with impact, and trains employees and leaders for success. While Venture Forward does not endorse commercial products, Paradigm produces a great deal of research, resources and events that they make available to the public for free. Paradigm Events: Learn about the latest diversity, […]
Allyship In Action: How to Support Black Colleagues Right Now
/in Guide Education, Human Capital Reading /by Rhianon AndersonParadigm has put together an excellent list of resources to support anyone seeking to educate themselves about racial injustice.