From Engineer to Investor: Eva Lau's Entrepreneurial Evolution and Vision for Tech's Future

In the latest episode of "She's Interesting," Rashel dives into a captivating conversation with the remarkable Eva Lau, Co-Founder and General Partner at Two Small Fish Ventures. Eva isn't just any entrepreneur — she's one of the select women spearheading a venture fund in Canada. With her background rooted in engineering and tech leadership, she offers invaluable insights into her exhilarating ride with Wattpad, a company that made headlines with its staggering $600M sale in 2021. But success didn't come easy. Eva recounts the nerve-wracking times when she, alongside partner Allen, teetered on the brink of losing it all. Yet, their indomitable spirit led to the birth of the world's most triumphant storytelling platform. Venture further into the episode as Eva shares her ASSET Framework and decodes her investment strategy, shedding light on her fascination with AI, Web3, and the future of computing. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and intrigued. Tune in now! In this episode, we cover:  (04:30) The end of an era with Wattpad (06:18) How to make decisions and play chess with your life decisions (14:08) Eva describes the early days of Wattpad and discusses almost losing it all  (25:24) Eva’s ASSET Framework and what it means to have a strong network effect (33:29) Eva’s vision for the future of tech in AI, Web3, and Computing (47:30) Eva’s money mindset and belief in being custodians of wealth Sponsored by Sidebar: sidebar.com/shesinteresting Bird&Be: birdandbe.com get 15% with code ‘Interesting’ Music Credits Intro music: Lifeline by Kaleido Ad 1 music: Always in Motion by Oleg Mazur Ad 2 music: Time for You by Oleg Mazur