Passing the Mic: The VC Exchange - Mellie Chow

08/09/22 • 20 min

Mellie is an angel investor/venture capitalist, entrepreneur, IT/Technology and Management/Strategy Consultant and Product Innovation Executive with 20+ years of experience across multiple industries including telecommunications & cable, utilities & power generation, banking, healthcare, government, and food. She is currently a venture partner at Archangel, Axion Fund and the Executive Director of Competitive Product Research & Strategic Insights at a Leading Global Telecom/Media Company. Mellie holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from Kellogg (Northwestern) and the Schulich School of Business (York University). She is currently pursuing her executive leadership and management certification from MIT Sloan. Mellie resides in Philadelphia but will always call Canada home.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Can overqualification be a downfall?
Tips for females entering the investing landscape
Firms who embrace diversity and female leadership

Can overqualification be a downfall?
Tips for females entering the investing landscape
Firms who embrace diversity and female leadership

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Passing the Mic: The VC Exchange - Tracy Chadwell

Tracy Killoren Chadwell is the Founding Partner of 1843 Capital, a venture capital fund focused on early stage technology companies. Through her work she hopes to change the way we view and experience aging. In 2021, Tracy was named to Forbes Magazine’s Inaugural “50 Over 50” list and in 2019 to Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of “100 Powerful Women.” Notable investments include Beautycounter (Exited: $1B), Tempo Automation (Exited Nasdaq:TMPO), and May Mobility.
Formerly, she was a Partner at Baker Capital, a $1Billion growth capital fund and a VP at Robertson Stephens. She is a current Board member Recuro Health, Advisory Board member Finn.ai, Corsha, and Millennium Technology Venture New Horizons Fund. She is also an Adviser UBS Project Entrepreneur, and Board Member Early Stage Montana.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Lawyers can become great venture capitalists. Tracy is proof.
There is an advantage that comes with age that opens new doors.
All female leadership teams come with new insights.

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Passing the Mic: The VC Exchange - Sara Brand and Kerry Rupp

Sara Brand and Kerry Rupp are the General Partners of True Wealth Ventures, one of the first venture firms founded by women to invest in women. The Austin-based duo are known for being on the forefront of women-focused and women-led investments. As thought leaders in their fields, they are frequently sought out as speakers, coaches and judges as well as contributors on topics such as the advantages of investing in women entrepreneurs and the importance of engaging more women as investors. Each of the women have a set of skills and background experiences that not only guide them in their investment decisions, but add significantly to the success of the companies they join as board members and advisors. Outside of work, Sara and Kerry take pride in being actively involved in a community that never ceases to inspire them.
Episode Highlights

Sara and Kerry reflect on barriers to entry for women in venture capital.
The leaders behind True Wealth Ventures double down on their investment thesis to fund women-led business.
Advice for female entrepreneurs and the impact women have in venture capital.