Lara Druyan
Venture Capitalist
Playlists
All Videos (24)
- What I Do
- Typical Day
- Great Part
- Career Path
- Silicon Valley Data Capital
- What I Look for When Investing in a Startup
- What Makes a Good Pitch
- Most Interesting Startup That I've Invested in
- Why the Investment Field
- Why Should Girls Consider a Career in Finance
- Challenges
- Skills to Develop
- Education
- Favorite
- Helpful Teachers
- Skills From Childhood
- Did It Anyway
- Goals
- Family Support
- Staying Motivated
- Advice
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Mentor Vs Sponsor
- Importance of Math
Bio
Watch Lara Druyan, a Venture Capitalist and Managing Director of Silicon Valley Data Capital. She manages a fund that specializes in next-generation enterprise software technology and financial technology. The most rewarding part of her job is working with entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses. Lara says that girls should consider careers in finance because they can make a difference by bringing a unique understanding and instinct to the job. Her advice to girls is to find like-minded people who make you feel good about yourself, both in your friendships and later in your career.
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