"Venture where I spend most of my time is a great way to get rich slow. When I invest in a company at the earliest stage of its journey, it's usually a 10 year journey before there's a great outcome." - Jenny Fielding

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Takeaways

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• Successful investing requires looking beyond local markets, recognizing global opportunities, especially in developing regions.
• Patience and a long-term perspective are vital in VC, as significant returns often take years to materialize.
• Continuous learning and adaptability are critical, both for investors and founders, in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
• Mentorship is key, and an effective way to enter the VC space.
• Balancing investments across different sectors and geographies can mitigate risks and open up new opportunities.

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Bio

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Jenny Fielding is the cofounder and Managing Partner at The Fund, a global founder community and pre-seed venture capital fund that has invested in over 200 companies. Previously, Jenny spent 7.5 years as the Managing Director at Techstars where she was the first check into a portfolio of companies with a current market cap of over $12 Billion. Jenny is a 2x founder, recovering lawyer, Kauffman Fellow and adjunct professor at Columbia University.

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