Venture Capital and Wellness with Bold Ventures│Lindsay Karas Stencel & Danielle Blount

In this episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development Podcast, we welcome Lindsey Karas Stencel and Danielle Blount, of Bold Ventures, to discuss how traditional venture capital can align profit with wellness. Lindsey shares her journey through various high-stress roles that led to the creation of Bold Ventures, a $30 million venture capital fund focused on underserved founders in key sectors. Both guests highlight the significance of taking care of the mental, physical, and financial health of founders. They also address common misconceptions about venture capital, the importance of collaboration with economic development partners, and their unique approach through the nonprofit Boulder. Danielle emphasizes the need for real-world entrepreneurial experience over theoretical courses, and the episode closes with their insights on creating an environment that prioritizes human assets in business growth.

In this episode, we explore:

• The counterintuitive idea that sometimes the best solution is to do less, challenging the norms of our capitalistic society.


• By reducing our commitments and focusing on what truly matters, we open ourselves to an abundance of time, creativity, and energy that can lead to more meaningful achievements.


• The importance of putting founders first and how VC’s can achieve that.
  

Quotable: “ Sometimes, the answer is do less.”

Resources and Links

Connect with Lindsay Karas Stencel on LinkedIn

Connect with Danielle Blount on LinkedIn

BOLD Ventures | Be One, Live Determined

BOLDER Inc

BOLDER Book Club Launch

Special Guests: Danielle Blount and Lindsay Karas Stencel.