In this episode, Ashley Flucas, Founder of Flucas Ventures, shares how her interest in venture started after reading the book, the Monk and the Riddle as a fresh law school graduate. Since transitioning to venture almost two years ago, Ashley has helped invest $80 million in start-ups across India, Pakistan, North America, West Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia and more. We chat about how Ashley structures her day to prevent burnout, traveling to 85 countries, and community driven deal flow.
Seed to Harvest is a podcast focused on stories & tactics from a diverse array of investors, founders, and creators, hosted by Paige Finn Doherty, a founding partner at Behind Genius Ventures and author of Seed to Harvest, a children's book about venture.
00:00 Introducing Ashley Flucas to Seed to Harvest
00:39 How a book sparked Ashley's career in venture
02:36 Defining Ashley's investment process
07:33 Late stage investing versus early stage investing
09:36 What parts of your Ashley's work brings her the most joy?
10:23 Who's invited to Ashely's dinner party?
12:02 Strategies to manage time, relationships, boundaries, and prevent burnout
14:06: Discovering your period of self growth
16:38 What topics and ideas does Ashley find most gratifying?
17:30 Traveling to 85 countries
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