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In this Investor Spotlight episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona's Coral Ducken sits down with Investor Rolanda Fu to explore her journey to VC — from playing violin at weddings to advising startups in Chicago.
Rolanda shares what drew her back to Seattle and Madrona, how her generalist background helps her spot strong founders across sectors, and what traits she looks for in entrepreneurs — especially in today's AI-first world. If you're a founder, this episode is packed with practical insights into how VCs think and what makes a company (and founder) stand out.
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In this Investor Spotlight episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona's Coral Ducken sits down with Investor Rolanda Fu to explore her journey to VC — from playing violin at weddings to advising startups in Chicago.
Rolanda shares what drew her back to Seattle and Madrona, how her generalist background helps her spot strong founders across sectors, and what traits she looks for in entrepreneurs — especially in today's AI-first world. If you're a founder, this episode is packed with practical insights into how VCs think and what makes a company (and founder) stand out.

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