S4 EP05: The Venture Capitalist Asking Existential Questions

Caterina Fake is putting money into companies that don't mess with our heads.

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We went looking for a venture capitalist who is investing in products or platforms that make money AND make our lives a bit saner: Caterina Fake co-founded Flickr, coined the acronym FOMO, and is now a partner at Yes VC. She's putting her money behind companies that she thinks will grow big and fast…but in ethical ways. Caterina explains why she said 'no' to joining the fancy VC firms on Sand Hill Road, what she's looking for in entrepreneurs, and how to focus on what matters to you online.

Plus, Jen and Manoush discuss some astounding statistics about where money goes in Silicon Valley and Dr. Ernie, a longtime listener who leaves them the. best. voicememos. ever.

Season 4 of ZigZag is about examining the current culture of business and work, figuring out what needs to change, and experimenting with new ways to do it.

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CREDITS:

Matt Boynton, Audio Engineer and Sound Designer

David Herman, Composer

Maria Wurttele, Production Coordinator

ILLUSTRATION: 

Sara Wong

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