Скачать или смотреть 🌍 Zoe Peden, Partner at Ananda Impact Ventures

00:00 🎤 Zoe Peden is a Partner at Ananda Impact Ventures, has a rich background in startups and products, and has worked in assistive technology.
01:52 🌌 Zoe's nickname is "Zobiwan" inspired by Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi + "Zoe"
02:30 🚫 The speaker believes individuals jumping directly into VC from academia, especially elite institutions, or those starting in charities without understanding capitalism, might lack the necessary insight.
04:09 🌍 Diversity is essential. Different perspectives can stimulate growth and change, and it's important to appreciate and understand both extreme and moderate viewpoints.
07:43 ⚖️ There's a significant push in VC for diversity, with many investors demanding diversity within VC partnerships and addressing concerns around pay equality and other dimensions of diversity.
10:37 🌍 Zoe Peden notes the resilience of diverse founders who face barriers and still make it to VCs.
11:06 🗣️ Her unique background, including a strong British accent, reflects her state school upbringing and challenges faced.
11:48 🎙️ By sharing her story and background, Zoe emphasizes the importance of diverse role models in the media to inspire others.
15:59 ✅ Discussion on marketing ethics, where a significant percentage of marketers may cross an ethical line, especially when targeting young people.
18:59 📚 The past controversy surrounding Elizabeth Holmes is brought up, but Zoe suggests that the topic has faded and people have moved on, emphasizing the importance of honesty in business.
20:41 🌍 Zoe Peden is optimistic about the direction in which society is heading, believing it will become more impact-oriented.
21:09 💰 Ananda Impact Ventures manages 200 million euros. They have been slow in deploying funds, especially due to concerns over high valuations.
21:37 🔬 Zoe is currently focused on green chemistry, which involves finding sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals, especially in areas like batteries and semiconductors.
22:04 🍃 Another area of interest for Zoe is biodiversity, particularly following her involvement with a company called Nature Metrics, which measures environmental DNA.
22:34 🌊 Zoe is exploring ocean tech due to the potential issues related to water in the future, including shortages and the need for desalination.