Angel investing insights with Dorothy Chou, Director of Policy & Public Engagement at Google DeepMind

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Angel investing insights with Dorothy Chou, Director of Policy & Public Engagement at Google DeepMind

A discussion on angel investing, innovation, social change, diversity in founders, and more.

Oct 08, 2024

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Join us as Tom Wilson from Seedcamp and Anthony Danon from Cocoa talk to Dorothy Chou, Director of Policy & Public Engagement at Google DeepMind.

Dorothy shares her journey from working at major tech companies to becoming an angel investor. She raises the importance of diversity in the startup ecosystem, particularly in supporting underrepresented founders.

Dorothy highlights the need for a systemic change in venture capital and how her experiences have shaped her investment strategy. She also discusses AI's potential for driving social change and innovation.

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✍️ Key takeaways

Dorothy transitioned from tech roles to angel investing to support overlooked founders.
Diversity in founders leads to novel solutions and market activation.
Investing in women's health revealed deep-rooted social dynamics affecting spending.
Angel investing can be a lever for social change and innovation.
Access to networks is a valuable asset in angel investing.
Investing reveals beliefs about the future and desired change.
Scientific rigor and relational competence are crucial traits in founders.
Traditional VC metrics often overlook high-potential founders.
Systemic change is needed in how venture capital operates.
Trusting one's instincts and judgments is vital in investing.

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