Today, we have a remarkable guest in our studio, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannerombeaufletcher/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Suzanne Fletcher</a>, the founder and general partner of <a href="https://zelda.vc/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Zelda Ventures</a>. Suzanne’s career as an investor spans 20 years including a stint at StartX, Stanford’s startup accelerator & founder community, where she helped over 900 founders raise early-stage capital.
In 2023, she launched Zelda Ventures and raised $33M for her new fund in spite of “apocalyptic” fundraising conditions— an incredible accomplishment! 
Suzanne dives into her VC journey and shares Zelda’s focus on backing serial entrepreneurs, a unique strategy that leverages her well-established founder network and deep industry knowledge.
We discuss:
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<li>Her framework for selecting startups to fund</li>
<li>What she looks for in a founding team</li>
<li>Why a “no” from an investor may actually mean “not yet”</li>
<li>Her advice for early-stage founders</li>
<li>Lessons she’s learned from founders on tenacity, team dynamics and transparency</li>
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 Join us in this enlightening conversation with Suzanne Fletcher as we explore her investment philosophy and valuable advice for entrepreneurs.
——— Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>!

What a Seasoned VC Looks for in Early-Stage Startups

Today, we have a remarkable guest in our studio, Suzanne Fletcher, the founder and general partner of Zelda Ventures. Suzanne’s career as an investor spans 20 years including a stint at StartX, Stanford’s startup accelerator & founder community, where she helped over 900 founders raise early-stage capital. In 2023, she launched Zelda Ventures and raised [&hellip;]