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Ep 3: Stefanie Thomas, Impact America Fund, on Breaking Down The Doors Of Venture Capital artwork

Ep 3: Stefanie Thomas, Impact America Fund, on Breaking Down The Doors Of Venture Capital

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What goes into the making of a Venture Capitalist? Wharton graduate and Michigan MBA Stefanie Thomas shifted from a career in banking at Citigroup to centering her passions around support for under-resourced entrepreneurs. But the road to VC was not always clear. Learn about the key experiences she gained at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, the steps she took to feed her entrepreneurial fire, and the way she set herself on the path to Senior Associate with Impact America Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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