Disruptive Ceo Nation

217 Eleanor Kaye, Executive Director of Newton Venture Program; London, England   As the Executive Director of the Newton Venture Program (affiliated with the London Business School and in partnership with Local Globe VC), Eleanor Kaye focuses on diversifying the venture capital (VC) ecosystem. The discussion highlights the importance of representation in the VC industry and the need to empower individuals from overlooked backgrounds.   Eleanor also discusses the challenges and opportunities specifically for women entrepreneurs seeking investments and the impact of remote work on diversity and inclusion. The interview concludes with Eleanor sharing insights from her own career journey, emphasizing the value of diverse backgrounds and the importance of self-awareness and adaptability in leadership.   Take a listen and learn...   - Newton Venture Program's mission is to diversify the VC landscape to better represent the world's diversity. - The program uses blind hiring to ensure a diverse cohort of learners,