Katelin Holloway, Founding Partner, 776: From Operator to VC Trailblazer

Описание: Katelin Holloway, founding partner of VC firm 776, shares her inspiring journey from operator to venture capital trailblazer in this episode of the Female VC Lab Podcast. 🚀 With over a decade of experience as an executive and operator, Katelin brings unmatched empathy and expertise to the startup ecosystem. She reveals how her hands-on approach and her firm’s thesis-agnostic strategy allow her to back exceptional founders across diverse industries—from space tech to women’s health.

Discover how Katelin and her business partner, Alexis Ohanian, approach investment decisions, leverage AI as a transformative infrastructure, and champion innovation in venture capital. Gain valuable insights into what it takes to build sustainable businesses, the future of the VC landscape, and the critical role of operational expertise in securing deals.

✨ Featured Guest Bio: Katelin Holloway is an operator-turned-VC leader at 776, a fund known for empowering entrepreneurs through flexible, founder-focused investments. Her commitment to meeting founders where they are, paired with her passion for industries like climate tech, space exploration, and health tech, makes her a dynamic force in the VC world.

💡 Fund Information: 776 is a thesis-agnostic venture capital firm co-founded by Alexis Ohanian. With a proven track record of success in portfolios like Coinbase and Instacart, the firm prides itself on identifying groundbreaking startups and supporting them with tailored guidance and resources.

📚 Topics Covered:
Katelin’s transition from operator to VC leader
776’s unique thesis-agnostic investment approach
The transformative potential of AI across industries
The future of venture capital and the role of operational expertise

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Katelin Holloway - 776
00:59 - 776’s Thesis - Venture Capital Insights
02:29 - What is Katelin Learning - Personal Growth
03:59 - How Will VC Change in 2 Years - Future of Venture Capital
05:11 - AI - Artificial Intelligence Trends
06:58 - How to Contact Katelin - Networking Tips