One of the few girls in the room: How do we accelerate equality in tech?
I’ve been wanting to write on the topic of gender for a long time now, but haven’t been able to find the words. And admittedly, I’m still trying to find my position in all this. It’s a tricky subject for me to navigate: on one hand, sharing challenges might paint me as weak, a victim, […]
Our Q3 round-up
We’re enjoying the first few weeks of Fall and before we know it, 2017 will be upon us. It has been a busy summer for our portfolio companies – here’s a quick recap of some of the highlights from Q3. Portfolio companies in the news Several V1 portfolio companies were recognized for their growth. Top […]
Introducing Umi Kitchen: A Platform for Culinary Entrepreneurs
We’re excited to add another great marketplace to the V1 portfolio and announce an investment we made last November. Umi Kitchen is home cooking delivered. The platform connects talented home cooks with families and individuals who crave a home-cooked meal but don’t have the skills or time to spend in the kitchen. The platform empowers […]
Three things I’ve learned in three years
It’s hard to believe that it has been three years since my first day at Version One. As I look back, I realize how much I’ve learned and grown in this short time. In this post, I’m going to share three important lessons that have not only made me a better investor, but a better […]
The Version One website now has a bot, powered by Ada
A few weeks ago, we quietly launched a really cool bot on the Version One website. Its goal is to help you navigate our content in a more interactive, and hopefully, faster way. Look for and click the red help button in the bottom right corner and a chat panel pops out. What can you do […]