When we started Emerald 25 years ago, I didn’t just want to build a successful venture firm—I wanted to build a team that shared a real sense of purpose, that stuck together through the ups and downs, and that was driven to make a lasting impact through innovation.
At the heart of it all has been a deep belief in sustainable prosperity—that doing good and doing well can absolutely go hand in hand. But even the best strategies fail without the right culture. And, as I often say, culture is what shows up when things get tough.
Recently, I sat down to reflect on what’s helped us build (and keep building) the Emerald team over the last two and a half decades:
How to Build a VC Team that Lasts – with Gina Domanig
I hope these insights can help you on your journey and thanks for being part of ours!
Managing Partner & CEO
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