Catch The Upswing

Why do great founders still get rejected?In this solo episode of Catch The Upswing, I unpack one of the most persistent — and least visible — dynamics in venture capital:How decisions actually get made.Because what looks like a funding gap on the surface…often starts much earlier.In the room.In the questions being asked.In the assumptions no one says out loud.🎯 In this episode:How small differences in pitch conversations shape big outcomes What investors look for — without realizing it Why this isn’t a pipeline problem And what really changes when capital flows differently Some of these patterns are subtle.Some are systemic.All of them matter.⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction — The question behind the funding gap 00:33 The reality: 2% of venture capital 01:30 This is not a performance problem 02:05 Why the gap persists 02:45 Two founders, two different questions 03:45 How bias shapes investment decisions 05:20 It’s not a talent problem — it’s capital allocation 06:00 What changes when women invest 07:25 The economic case for investing in women 08:15 What’s at stake: markets, growth, and innovation 09:20 The real opportunity  🎙️ Catch The Upswing explores ideas that spark resilience,opportunity, and inclusive growth — through conversations with investors, founders, and leaders shaping what comes next.If this episode resonates:→ Share it with someone building or investing→ Subscribe for more conversations on capital, entrepreneurship, and systems change#venturecapital #investing #entrepreneurship #innovation #leadership