Passing The Mic: The VC Exchange

Dive into the minds of North America’s leading Venture Capitalists. These are the real stories and insider knowledge you need to unlock the power of diversity and understand the closed-network of venture capital. In each episode, we venture down to a new learning path, giving you insights into the most relevant issues women in venture capital are facing today and how to solve them. We’ll be sharing the unique journeys and go-to resources that women venture capitalists rely on to succeed.

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Passing The Mic: The VC Exchange

Passing the Mic: The VC Exchange - Lisa Marino

February 03, 2023 • The Allyship • Season 1 • Episode 9

Lisa Marino is the founder and CEO of Mamas Uncut, a digital media property founded upon a community of moms helping moms, which has grown to include a broad children’s product offering as well as brand and charitable partnerships that support underserved communities. Previously, she was at the San Francisco-based social gaming and media entertainment company, RockYou, where she began as VP of Sales and eventually became CEO. Early in her career, Lisa also spent a number of years in Tech M&A. As a Mexican American, she is very committed to supporting the Hispanic/Latino communities with resources, and thus, she appreciates Pacific Clinics' commitment to helping diverse populations. Lisa also understands and is passionate about the challenges those with mental health issues face, especially in the youth community. She joined the Pacific Clinics Board to better advocate for societal investments in these critical areas.

Episode Highlights

Lessons learned around financing a Unicorn company
How to build a multi-million dollar company without raising funds
Dealing with emotional requests from Venture Capitalists
The importance of knowing your business and sales process when raising funds