On The Rise is a student-led podcast, which aims to inspire the next generation of leaders. Today we spoke with Jadyn Bryden. Jadyn is the Vice President at Xfund, an early-stage venture capital firm built to back entrepreneurs who think laterally and experiment across disciplines. Jadyn discusses what investors look for in early-stage startups, the qualities of strong founder teams, when is the right time to start a company, and her advice for young leaders looking to go into venture capital.