Women in Venture Capital: Cindy Padnos and Aileen Lee

Title:

Women in Venture Capital: Cindy Padnos and Aileen Lee

GSB Authors:

John Glynn

All Authors:

Glynn, John

Feldhausen, E.

Date:

2020-01-08

Abstract:

This case focuses on Cindy Padnos's and Aileen Lee's experiences founding their own VC firms. It introduces some of the tradeoffs and challenges facing both founders. In particular, the case highlights some of their early investing experiences as women VCs and how those experiences shaped decisions with their funds. Also see: E695: Women in Capital Venture

Collection:

Faculty Publications

Keywords:

entrepreneurship

venture

venture capital

investing

women

female founder

micro VC

Publication URL:

https://gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/case-studies/women-venture-capital-cindy-padnos-aileen-lee

Publication Type:

Cases