Tech Scenes Brentwood with Eva Ho of Fika Ventures
Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes, where we visit Brentwood and go for a ride with Eva Ho, the co-founder and General Partner at Fika Ventures. Fika Ventures is an LA-based boutique seed fund that invests in founders solving meaningful, systemic problems through the use of data, AI-enabled technologies, and automation.
Eva Ho brings a wealth of experience to the table. Prior to founding Fika Ventures, she was a founding General Partner at Susa Ventures. She is a serial entrepreneur and founder, with her most recent executive role at Factual, a leading location data provider in Los Angeles. Eva has also served as a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Google and YouTube for five years, and was the head of marketing for Applied Semantics, a company acquired by Google in 2003. Additionally, she co-founded Navigating Cancer, a health startup based in Seattle.
In addition to her impressive professional background, Eva is highly active in the non-profit sector. She serves on the boards of the California Community Foundation and First Descents, and is a founding member of All Raise. Eva also recently served as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the city of Los Angeles, working closely with Mayor Eric Garcetti and his team.
In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics with Eva, including the mission of Fika Ventures, the evolving landscape of venture capital, and the importance of investing in and supporting founders. Eva also shares her insights on the role of the board, what makes a great emerging fund, and the significance of having a strong mission in a growth company.
Join us for this conversation with Eva Ho, where we uncover the key elements that drive success in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Whether you're an aspiring founder, an investor, or simply interested in the dynamics of the startup ecosystem, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.
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Jeff James MartinCEO and Founder, Collective Genius
Jeff James Martin is the Founder and CEO of Collective Genius, creator of Peak OS, and author of Peak Teams. He works with growth and mission-critical organizations to improve alignment, accountability, execution, and team performance. Over the past two decades, Jeff has helped hundreds of founders, executives, and leadership teams build stronger operating rhythms and scale through increasing complexity. He is also the host of Tech Scenes, where he interviews founders, investors, and operators on leadership, innovation, and organizational performance.
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