Paige Finn DohertyFounding Partner, Behind Genius · Founding Partner at Behind Genius Ventures

shocking guests with great questions

22 Oct 2023 · 1 min

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In this interview excerpt, the host asks the guest about the origins of their interest in venture capital and how they envision stitching together creator revenue streams—specifically TikTok’s creator fund, newsletter subscriptions, and NFT sales—based on a July 2021 article they authored. The conversation then shifts to a personal anecdote, revealing that both grew up in the same San Diego school district and recalling a favorite field trip to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Finally, the host probes how emerging managers, entrepreneurs, and limited partners can foster more diverse conversations and support the next generation of fund managers, prompting the guest to reflect on actionable steps for inclusivity in the venture ecosystem.

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So I'd love to hear about what originally sparked your interest in venture. Yeah, so that's a, that's, that's a great question. If they stitch together revenue streams across TikTokers' creator fund newsletter subscriptions and NFT sales, they could make it work. So you wrote this in July of 2021. How have you seen this trend expand since then? It's so awesome. Like I think I mentioned in that piece. Since we both grew up in the same school district in San Diego, I'd love to ask what your favorite field trip experience was when you were younger?
Ooh, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. That was hands down my favorite, 'cause—
I'm curious, what can other emerging managers, entrepreneurs, and limited partners do to create better conversations around allowing like a more diverse next generation of fund managers to flourish in this ecosystem?
Thank you.
It's a great question. I think