Diversity in Tech – Saydeah Howard on Succeeding in Silicon Valley

A $4 billion venture capital fund, IVP has invested in over 300 companies, including Netflix, Twitter, Snap, Dropbox, and Walker & Company. This week, as part of our series “Diversity in Tech: Obstacles and Opportunities,” I talk with Saydeah Howard, IVP’s Senior Vice President for Talent and Venture Services. As a talent strategist for successful tech startups, Saydeah discusses what it takes to succeed at a venture backed company, and what Silicon Valley’s most successful entrepreneurs have in common.