In this episode, Mildred Talabi is joined by the brilliant Ella Wales Bonner – a former venture capitalist turned coach and fractional Chief of Staff.

We dive deep into Ella’s personal and professional journey, starting from her childhood in South London all the way through her high-powered VC career and the bold pivot into coaching and founder support.

Ella shares what it was like to navigate the male-dominated world of venture capital as one of the few Black women in the room – and what she learned about relationship-building, investor mindsets, and the myths founders often have about securing VC funding.

We also explore:

• The impact of visibility and representation in elite spaces
• Why not every founder should chase VC money
• How to align your work with your personal values
• The power of networking and showing up on LinkedIn
• What it takes to trust yourself enough to carve a new path

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-wales-bonner-3339b6107/

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