Investor Jessy Wu discusses the importance of bravery and building a personal brand in the VC industry

Win $2,000 in credits with the Day One Network — take our 2-minute audience survey before 30 June: dayone.fm/surveySummaryJessy Wu discusses the importance of having the confidence to speak up and share your opinions. She shares that her confidence comes from being deeply loved and supported by her parents, which instilled in her a strong sense of self-worth. She also discusses the role of building a personal brand as a small fund and how being a lightning rod for certain conversations can align with a fund’s strategy.About The Guest(s)Jessy Wu is an investor at Afterwork Ventures. She is known for her bold and thought-provoking insights on social media and is passionate about supporting early-stage companies.Key TakeawaysConfidence comes from a strong sense of self-worth and being supported by loved ones.Building a personal brand as a small fund can help differentiate and create a unique value proposition.Being a lightning rod for certain conversations can attract attention and align with a fund’s strategy.Quotes“I’ve never felt like an imposter or like I didn’t deserve to have a seat at the table.” – Jessy Wu“There is a way to be known for something as a small fund and have an active reason for someone to want you on their cap table.” – Jessy WuFirst Cheque is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Learn more by joining Day One's newsletter. We create content to help founders. https://dayone.fmLearn about upcoming guests and new First Cheque episodes are available, join the First Cheque newsletter https://dayone.fm/podcast-network/first-cheque/newsletterThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyMentioned in this episode:Deel x PX_Script 1This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpSpotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/