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Advisor series: building stronger ventures with diversified strengths

2 February 2024

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We sat down with Hilary Kilgour, a venture growth advisor in ventureLAB’s Capital Investment Program, to discuss the importance of building strong teams, the value of diversity, and the impact it has on startups.

‍Throughout our conversation, Hilary emphasized the importance of fostering diversity that reflects the wider ecosystem. For her, and a growing number of investors, it’s not only about diversity in terms of team composition, but also about recognizing and nurturing the best and the most unique ideas, and utilizing the diverse strength in the team as ventures grow.

Full Article: venturelab.ca

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