160. Better Diversity, Better Outcomes (Elizabeth Galbut)

Elizabeth Galbut of SoGal Ventures joins Nick to discuss Better Diversity, Better Outcomes. In this episode, we cover:

• Her involvement in creating the first VC investment group at Johns Hopkins
• What the focus is at SoGal and why that creates their edge
• How she and her partner divide responsibilities
• How the establishment has reacted to her and her firm
• We talk about her experience as a design professor and how that impacts her approach
• she gives an example of a design-centric investment
• she discusses her thinking when evaluating an early stage business
• we review their dealflow and sourcing strategy
• and we wrap up w/ Elizabeth's advice for a younger version of herself if she had the opportunity to give it

 

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