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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2024 · 59 MIN

Empowering Startups: Amber Illig on Venture Capital, Community, and Transformation

from Venture with Grace · host Grace Gong

Amber Illig, General Partner at The Council Fund, launched a $5 million debut fund targeting early-stage startups disrupting legacy industries. With a background in angel investing, Illig aims to leverage her experience in tech and venture to support companies in Vertical SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare. Her career has spanned roles at influential tech companies and her fund emphasizes investment in founders with the resilience to transform complex sectors. The Council, an all-female operator group, differentiates by focusing on community-sourced deals, demonstrating a commitment to diversity and innovation in venture capital. Topic: - From Angel Investing to Founding a VC Fund - Building Community and Ecosystem Support - Advice for Emerging Entrepreneurs and Investors 🍎 Apple: http://apple.co/3d6bGea 🎤Spotify: http://bit.ly/gracegong 💻Website: http://smartventurepod.com 🍿YouTube: https://bit.ly/gracegongyoutube 📰 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/421p8tJ 🔥TikTok: http://bit.ly/3IMfbK9 👏LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3Xs8GQP ❤️IG: http://bit.ly/3kfBWMs 💡Twitter: http://bit.ly/3GwyeWc ___________________________________________________ Grace Gong hosts a top VC podcast called "Smart Venture Podcast" (SVPpro.com). Past guests include C-level and VP executives from Google, Meta, Amazon, and others; Managing Partners of leading funds, many of whom were featured on the Forbes Midas List; and unicorn founders such as the founders of Craigslist, Square, Loom, and Cruise. Prior to this, Grace worked in venture capital and private equity. She has authored books that topped the New Release in Venture Capital category on Amazon. Additionally, she is a LinkedIn Top Voice in Finance and is an angel investor.

Amber Illig, General Partner at The Council Fund, launched a $5 million debut fund targeting early-stage startups disrupting legacy industries. With a background in angel investing, Illig aims to leverage her experience in tech and venture to support companies in Vertical SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare. Her career has spanned roles at influential tech companies and her fund emphasizes investment in founders with the resilience to transform complex sectors. The Council, an all-female operator group, differentiates by focusing on community-sourced deals, demonstrating a commitment to diversity and innovation in venture capital. Topic: - From Angel Investing to Founding a VC Fund - Building Community and Ecosystem Support - Advice for Emerging Entrepreneurs and Investors 🍎 Apple: http://apple.co/3d6bGea 🎤Spotify: http://bit.ly/gracegong 💻Website: http://smartventurepod.com 🍿YouTube: https://bit.ly/gracegongyoutube 📰 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/421p8tJ 🔥TikTok: http://bit.ly/3IMfbK9 👏LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3Xs8GQP ❤️IG: http://bit.ly/3kfBWMs 💡Twitter: http://bit.ly/3GwyeWc ___________________________________________________ Grace Gong hosts a top VC podcast called "Smart Venture Podcast" (SVPpro.com). Past guests include C-level and VP executives from Google, Meta, Amazon, and others; Managing Partners of leading funds, many of whom were featured on the Forbes Midas List; and unicorn founders such as the founders of Craigslist, Square, Loom, and Cruise. Prior to this, Grace worked in venture capital and private equity. She has authored books that topped the New Release in Venture Capital category on Amazon. Additionally, she is a LinkedIn Top Voice in Finance and is an angel investor.

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