In this episode of Tesseract Talks, host Marko Rukavina interviews Grace Francisco, a seasoned developer strategy executive and diversity advocate. Grace shares her journey from tech support at IBM to becoming a prominent figure in developer relations, discussing her experiences at major companies like Microsoft and her current role as an angel investor. The conversation highlights the challenges women face in tech and venture capital, emphasizing the need for change and support for female founders. Grace also outlines key qualities she looks for in founders and their solutions, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Takeaways
- Grace emphasizes the importance of building relationships in developer relations.
- Less than 2% of VC funding goes to women, a statistic that has remained static for decades.
- Grace advocates for more support and coaching for female founders.
- When investing, she looks for coachability and team dynamics in founders.
- Understanding customer feedback is crucial for product development.
- Grace prefers the term ‘minimal lovable product’ over ‘minimal viable product’.