TLDR:
- Women make up around 11% of investing partners at VC firms in the US.
- Brianne Kimmel, founder of Worklife Ventures, shares five tips for aspiring female venture capitalists.
For venture capitalist and angel investor Brianne Kimmel, the journey to founding Worklife Ventures has not been easy, but it has been incredibly rewarding. Despite facing criticism and challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry, Kimmel’s success speaks for itself, with her $12 million fund now valued at $54.9 million.
Kimmel offers five key tips for aspiring female venture capitalists:
- Lean into your super skills: Embody a true sense of self and be grounded in your vision.
- View venture capital through the lens of hospitality: Look for ways to help founders and focus on supporting women in the industry.
- Talk openly (and often) about money: Encourage discussions about finances and support financial literacy among women.
- Empower other women to feel seen: Create a supportive company culture and help women break into male-dominated industries.
- Embrace AI to focus your efforts: Use automation to say “no” more and eliminate mundane tasks.
Kimmel’s approach to venture capitalism is not only about making investments but also about empowering women, supporting diversity, and creating a more equitable future in the industry.
