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Elizabeth McCluskey | Capital with a Purpose
With Elizabeth McCluskey, Venture capitalist and angel investor
Elizabeth McCluskey, a venture capitalist and angel investor, on moving from investment banking to backing mission-driven founders, with practical advice on angel groups and small checks.
Show notes
In this episode, Elizabeth McCluskey, venture capitalist and angel investor, shares her path from investment banking to backing purpose-driven founders in family, community, and health. She discusses the moment managing her grandmother's investments pushed her toward impact, why she believes founders driven by mission last longer on a 10+ year road to exit, and what changed in 2024 that made her ready to write personal checks as a mother of two.
Elizabeth emphasizes the power of angel groups, starting with small checks, and building relationships to source deal flow. She also reflects on what makes a founder a 10 out of 10, how women founders can navigate the risk lens in pitches, and why time has become her most valued form of wealth.
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