Stanford Seminar - Unicorn Lessons

Explore the journey of Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures, in this Stanford seminar as she discusses the concept of "unicorn" startups and her experiences in venture capital. Discover how Lee's 2013 report on billion-dollar valuations led to insights about diversity in tech startups and her subsequent advocacy efforts. Gain valuable perspectives on seed-stage investing strategies and learn about Lee's path to venture capital, including her immigrant background and time at MIT. Understand the importance of diversity in the tech ecosystem and hear Lee's encouragement for individuals from varied backgrounds to transform the venture capital industry. Delve into topics such as finding your first job, developing a VC mindset, and the process of starting Cowboy Ventures.