Venture Capital revolves around risk and reward. How can we learn from this field and become more comfortable with uncertainty in our lives and careers? Rashmi Gopinath, General Partner at B Capital, suggests that we can begin by avoiding setting unattainably high standards for ourselves. Rashmi was born and raised in India before moving to the US. She worked in operations at Oracle and GE Healthcare before transitioning to venture capital. Her passion for cutting-edge technology eventually led her to Microsoft Ventures and Intel Capital, where she found fulfillment supporting visionary startups. According to All Raise VC, less than 15% of 'cheque writers' in venture capital in 2022 were women. Rashmi believes this disparity results from several factors, including bias in the recruitment process and internalized expectations. This conversation with Rashmi was conducted before she moved on from B Capital. Keep an eye on her LinkedIn to see what she’s planning next. Join us every episode with hosts Suchi Srinivasan & Kamila Rakhimova from BCG to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology Mentioned in this episode: B The Way Forward Hey, In Her Ellement listeners! Are you looking for a game-changing podcast? We want to tell you about a show we think you’ll like. On B The Way Forward, Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of Anita B, dives into incredible chats with tech trailblazers like Arlan Hamilton and creative powerhouses like Janelle Monae. This isn't just another tech talk—it's your front-row seat to the minds shaping the future. Ready to drive change? Be part of the movement. Get plugged into B The Way Forward wherever you stream your favorite podcasts. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy