This podcast is a recording of a fireside chat with Phin Barnes, partner at First Round Capital. In this podcast:

-Phin explains why First Round focuses on seed investments, what they look for, and how they structure their deals. 
-He also explains the concept of “diversity debt” and why it’s important to focus on building a diverse team from the beginning, even if it takes longer. 

First round was founded by Wharton alum Josh Kopelman and has a female investing partner. Lots of great insights from Phin and stay till the end for the answer to the audience question about why we should invest in women.

Talking seed stage statups and diversity debt with Phin Barnes, First Round Capital

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