Darrel Frater (Visible Hands VC) - Breaking Barriers in Venture Capital: A Conversation on Investing in Underrepresented Founders"

The10%

Apr 24 2023 • 27 mins

In this episode Jayson Dombele interviews with Darrel Frater who's an investor at Visible Hands VC. Visible Hands is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in underrepresented founders. During the conversation, they discuss the challenges faced by underrepresented founders in the startup world and how Visible Hands is addressing those challenges. The episode covers their investment process, the qualities they look for in founders, and the types of support they offer their portfolio companies beyond financial investment. Additionally, the podcast delves into the importance of diversity and inclusion to Visible Hands and their efforts to ensure that their team and portfolio reflect a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. Success stories of underrepresented founders that Visible Hands has invested in are shared, highlighting the unique qualities that made these companies stand out. Finally, they explored how the venture capital industry can increase diversity and inclusivity, and the role that Visible Hands can play in shaping the future of venture capital.