As the Director of Brand and Content at Carta, I created and hosted The First Close, Carta's podcast aimed at providing valuable insights to emerging venture investors.

I conceived The First Close as a platform that could amplify the voices of emerging GPs who could share insights from their journeys, and that could offer a glimpse into the future of VC through conversations with some of the sector’s most dynamic and innovative investors. The First Close was always intended to be a practical resource for aspiring managers.

I interviewed dozens of first-time venture fund managers and limited partners, including Kate Beardsley of Hannah Grey, Nate Leung from Sapphire Ventures, Mac Conwell from Rarebreed Ventures, and Virginie Raphael from Full Circle.