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With Claire Smith, Partner, SpringTide Ventures
Claire Smith, a Partner at SpringTide Ventures, on getting into venture capital, how tech bio differs from biotech, and why strong teams and community matter for women in investing.
Show notes
Jennie Yang talks with Claire Smith, Partner at SpringTide Ventures, about Claire’s path into venture capital, the difference between tech bio and biotech, and why strong teams matter. Claire also shares how she thinks about building trust with founders and the power of networking, mentorship, and community support for women in investing.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Claire Smith and Her Background
- 03:04 The Evolution of TechBio vs. Biotech
- 05:57 Claire's Journey into Investing
- 08:51 The Importance of Team in Venture Capital
- 12:03 Supporting Founders Through Challenges
- 15:03 Building Trust and Transparency with Investors
- 17:54 Well-Being in the Workplace and Family-Friendly Policies
- 22:14 Navigating Work-Life Balance
- 29:03 The Importance of Networking
- 35:31 Building Genuine Connections
- 40:28 Empowering Women Investors
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Transcript
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