Meet Minority Maverick - Sasha McKenzie, Deal Lead at Wellington Management
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Sasha McKenzie, Deal Lead at Wellington Management. Sasha takes us on a journey from her MBA days at Columbia Business School to her current role, offering valuable insights into her transition from launching H Venture Partners to her current focus on diverse and historically excluded founders.
We dive into Sasha's experiences in investment banking, particularly at Bank of America, and explore how this background shapes her approach to venture capital, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. As a champion of underrepresented founders in sectors like science-based consumer brands and digital health, Sasha shares effective strategies for fostering inclusivity and representation.
Discover the criteria and qualities Sasha looks for when identifying investment opportunities aligned with her commitment to diversity. Gain valuable advice from Sasha for aspiring minority founders, entrepreneurs, and investors navigating the startup and investment landscape.
Tune in to gain a wealth of knowledge on driving diversity and inclusion in venture capital and overcoming challenges in the dynamic world of startups.