92% of Venture Dollars are Controlled by White Men, Tanvi’s Building VC Unleashed to Change That

07/08/2024 43 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Brydge Club, we welcome Tanvi Lal, an investor at Intuit Ventures and the founder of VC Unleashed.
Tanvi shares her inspiring journey from consulting to venture capital (VC). Learn about the glaring statistics on the lack of diversity in VC and how VC Unleashed is providing real opportunities for people of color to break into the industry. 

Key topics discussed:

Tanvi Lal’s career transition from Deloitte consulting to VC

The inspiration and mission behind founding VC Unleashed

Addressing the lack of diversity in venture capital

How VC Unleashed is empowering people of color in the VC industry



More on Tanvi Lal:
Tanvi Lal is an Investor at Intuit Ventures focused on Series A-C fintech, commerce, and enabling tech. She is also the founder of VC Unleashed, a non-profit dedicated to increasing racial representation within VC investors. Prior to her role in venture, Tanvi earned her MBA at Berkeley and built a career in consulting with Deloitte. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlal/

Tanvi’s Guide to VC Recruiting: https://tlal.medium.com/tanvis-guide-to-vc-recruiting-part-1-set-the-groundwork-37b11b9ff58

More on Host Ruffin Mitchener: 
https://beacons.ai/ruffin

About Play Brydge:
Brydge Club, hosted by Ruffin Mitchener, aims to bridge the $1.7 trillion financing gap for female founders. Every Wednesday, the show features in-depth interviews with industry leaders and innovators, educating and empowering women in venture capital and entrepreneurship. Through insightful discussions, Brydge Club seeks to inspire listeners to break barriers and achieve success in the business world. 

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