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10.6% of all American households were accredited investors in 2020, which means almost 90% of Americans can't invest in Venture Capital. Who else thinks this is a problem worth addressing?
Sara Ledterman
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Sara Ledterman
@saraledterman
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Save π Mars is for quitters
- My sister in law had a heart attack on vacation and passed away. Here's what I didn't know about heart disease in (younger)women: Heart disease now claims the life of 1 in every 4 women It's the leading cause of mortality for women in the United States. 𧡠1/3
- Motherhood makes having a startup look easy, thatβs why women are better at themβ¦. 45% higher returns 65% more capital efficienct 2% VC = 14% of the unicorns More diverse teams Happy Motherβs Day π₯°
- What are theπ€― ideas that founders are working on that will fundamentally change the way an industry operates? I am talking about innovation, not iteration.
- Who are the VCs that have open applications for founders? Drop app links with stage & verticals pleaseπ
- Toxic venture funds back toxic founders. Period.
- Replying to @NaithanJonesHereβs a better one: what one thing you do for your community that youβre really proud of, but would never brag about.
- Replying to @saraledtermanI understand I will be the most hated CEO in America and 2x because Iβm a woman. No, Iβm not having anyoneβs πΆ nor do I have any interest in leaving π. Mars is for quitters. Letβs go π
- a16z is the Monsanto of Venture Capital.
- Saw my first 95-page pitch deck today. There were 11 white guys on the team slide, so I assumed it was all good and decided there was no need for diligence or concern.
- A 15 & 19 year old raised a 20m venture fund from their private school bathroom and backseat of dadβs Range Rover. I decided there was no need for diligence or concern.
- Compiling a list of Angel investors and Funds that are investing in Web3 projects that are female founder friendly. Anyone I should make sure is on the list? ‡οΈ
- International Womenβs day is officially over. You can go back to eroding our bodily autonomy, paying us less, restricting access and funding less than 2%* of our startups.