In this episode of the Teclandia podcast, Diane Friaman of Voyager Capital shares her extensive background in tech and how it led her to a career in venture capital. Starting as a biomedical engineer, she transitioned to tech sales and held various marketing and business development posts at companies such as Digital Equipment Corporation and Informix. Now at Voyager, she focuses on local talent in Portland and disruptive technologies like AI and AgTech. Diane discusses the challenges and opportunities in the current funding environment, providing valuable insights for early-stage startups in the Pacific Northwest.