In this episode of Advancing VC, host Tim Hsia sits down with Megan Ruan, a General Partner at Gold House Ventures, to explore how venture capital can power cultural change. Megan shares her journey from managing a $2B VC portfolio at the Johnson & Johnson family office to co-founding Gold House Ventures — a firm innovating at the intersection of identity, media, and market-first social impact.We dive into how Gold House is reshaping narratives through storytelling and capital, the unique accelerator model behind their fund, and how their tight-knit network across tech and entertainment gives their portfolio companies an unfair edge. Megan also reflects on the importance of representation in venture, why Gold House backs the API founder community, and how their nonprofit-VC hybrid model is creating a regenerative ecosystem for impact and returns.Whether you’re an emerging manager, founder, or someone passionate about inclusive innovation, this episode offers a fascinating look at the future of mission-driven venture capital.

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