About this episode
What does it take to drive meaningful change in venture capital?
Pam Kostka is an executive in residence at Magnify Ventures, a VC firm focused on transforming the care economy. She was also the founding CEO of All Raise, an organization dedicated to increasing representation of female and non-binary founders and investors.
In this episode, Pam talks about why she thinks women are reaching a tipping point in the startup ecosystem. Plus, she discusses the impact of AI and demographic shifts on innovation, as well as what networking and your kitchen cabinet have in common.
Over her 30-year career, Pam has led multiple companies and she currently holds an advisory role at several organizations.
[01:41] The Importance of Health Tech and the Care Economy
[02:36] Demographic Shifts and Their Impact on Work
[05:51] Innovation from Lived Experiences
[08:51] Tipping Point in Startups and Venture Capital
[16:58] Networking and Your Kitchen Cabinet
[20:57] The Power of Saying No
[24:44] Pam's In Her Ellement Moment
[26:42] Reflections
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In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element?
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Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders.
Rynaa Chagti is a student and BCG X Co-op. She grew up in Dubai. She is currently studying business and design at Northeastern University, where she is the public relations coordinator for IDEA, the university’s student-led venture capital accelerator. She is passionate about building a career that does not box her into one role or title and rather one that reflects who she is authentically.
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