Venture Capital Firms are all about investing in what’s new and next in innovation and technology. But while a deep understanding of technology is important, just as important is a keen eye for talent. Whitnie Narcisse is an Operating Partner at First Round Capital, and oversees their talent, operations and ecosystem programs. With the help of her team, First Round has invested in a number of talent and community programs ranging from helping re-train and reskill professionals into sales and recruiter roles, growing the next set of angel investors that can help First Round scout the next talented set of founders and entrepreneurs, and expert matching programs to help their founders solve specific problems and gain expert guidance from the most talented operators in the First Round Network.Listen in to Learn About:How First Round Capital thinks about talent, and how it helps it’s founders with their talent prioritiesFirst Round’s Marquee Talent programs including Fast Track, Angel Track, and “Sprints” programHow it’s training and sourcing new talent through upskilling programs How First Round uses an Ecosystem approach to create serendipity and opportunity through experts, people, and relationshipsYou Might Like This Episode IfYou’re curious about new ways of identifying or attracting talentYou work in or are interested in venture capitalYou want to find ways to tap into experts and talent outside of your companyGuest Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/whitnie/ https://twitter.com/WhitnieLowhttps://fasttrack.firstround.com/  

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