E363 | Tom Wilson (Seedcamp) and Anthony Danon (Cocoa): Angel investing insights with Dorothy Chou, Director of Policy & Public Engagement at DeepMind

Join us as Tom Wilson from Seedcamp and Anthony Danon from Cocoa talk to Dorothy Chou, Director of Policy & Public Engagement at DeepMind.Dorothy shares her journey from working at major tech companies to becoming an angel investor. She raises the importance of diversity in the startup ecosystem, particularly in supporting underrepresented founders. Dorothy highlights the need for a systemic change in venture capital and how her experiences have shaped her investment strategy. She also discusses AI's potential for driving social change and innovation.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀Chapters:01:45 Dorothy's Journey to Angel Investing 03:12 Focusing on Diversity in Founding Teams03:38 Venturing into Women's Health03:56 Challenges in Women's Health Investment05:23 First Angel Investment Experience05:54 Success Stories and Notable Investments06:25 The Power of Public Procurement08:09 Leveraging Networks in Angel Investing09:29 The Importance of Access and Diversity09:54 Backing Underrepresented Founders19:40 The Role of Relational Competence21:35 AI's Impact on Science and Society22:43 Public-Private Partnerships in AI26:35 Core Learnings in Angel Investing35:09 Counterintuitive Insights in Investing