In this episode, Adele and Erin dig in with Capital Factory's Lawton Cummings on what it really takes to succeed in venture capital. With bold transparency, Lawton shares her path into VC and breaks down her mission to transform the investing landscape through community and diversity.

Never one to hold back, she dishes out advice for aspiring angel investors and explains why trusting your excitement is a legitimate investment strategy. Get an inside look at the Fellowship Fund, Lawton's platform backing standout founders from the Henry Crown Fellows network. Want to write checks yourself? Stay for the straight talk on becoming an accredited investor and getting into venture funds.

Power Lunch is a new educational series by Bust Ventures, offering listeners a seat at the table with the “alphas” of venture capital. Each episode digs into their journeys into venture, taps into their investment theses, provides a firsthand look at where they find opportunities in the market, and delivers practical insights to help listeners invest in deals like an alpha, too.

Designed for both first-time investors and seasoned pros, the series sharpens investing skills and connects audiences with industry heroes. Each one-hour episode features an intimate deep dive with trailblazing women in venture capital, exploring their personal journeys, unique investment theses, and practical skills for sourcing and evaluating deals.

Hosted by Adele Weaver and Erin Ahmed, Power Lunch brings listeners face to face with industry-shaking investors with deep expertise and insight.