217 Eleanor Kaye, Executive Director of Newton Venture Program; London, England

As the Executive Director of the Newton Venture Program (affiliated with the London Business School and in partnership with Local Globe VC), Eleanor Kaye focuses on diversifying the venture capital (VC) ecosystem. The discussion highlights the importance of representation in the VC industry and the need to empower individuals from overlooked backgrounds.

Eleanor also discusses the challenges and opportunities specifically for women entrepreneurs seeking investments and the impact of remote work on diversity and inclusion. The interview concludes with Eleanor sharing insights from her own career journey, emphasizing the value of diverse backgrounds and the importance of self-awareness and adaptability in leadership.

Take a listen and learn...

- Newton Venture Program's mission is to diversify the VC landscape to better represent the world's diversity.

- The program uses blind hiring to ensure a diverse cohort of learners, with around 50% female participants from various backgrounds.

- Diversity of thought is highly valued, as it leads to innovative solutions and approaches to problems.

- The program teaches not just practical skills but also personal skills, like networking and communication, that are crucial for success in VC.

- There's no one-size-fits-all path in venture capital; individuals should carve out their unique journeys and leverage their personal strengths.

- The program aims to make VC education accessible globally by developing open-source resources for learning.

- The future of VC involves embracing diverse perspectives and leveraging backgrounds, even outside of traditional finance and technology industries.

Eleanor Kaye is the Executive Director of the Newton Venture Program. Newton is a leading executive education provider with a mission to level the playing field for people from typically and structurally overlooked and underestimated backgrounds - ensuring that the next generation of investors represents the world we live in.

Connect with Eleanor:

Website: https://newtonprogram.vc/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EleanorK_Newton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorkaye/

Connect with Allison:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/

Website: DisruptiveCEONation.com

Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO 

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