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“Almost all venture-backed tech founders are dealing with high stress levels, loneliness, and the potential for burnout. – Inc.Africa

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Ameya Upadhyay, Venture Partner and Lisa Mikkelsen,
Head of Global Human Capital
News
opinion
How My Startup Experience Taught Me to Prioritize Founder Wellbeing as an Investor
The idea that investors should care about or prioritize entrepreneurs’ well-being may seem unusual. Still, I believe there is a strong correlation between the physical and mental state of founders and the performance of their...
Podcasts
featured
Fintech One-On-One Podcast: Peter Renton Interviews Arjuna Costa
"It is the big challenge for fintech: making the financial lives better for the those who are underserved. ..one of the people who has been at the center of this fintech transformation is Arjuna Costa."
Events
speaking appearances
Flourish Co-Hosts Founder Wellbeing Lounge at NYC Fintech Week
In an effort to support fintech startup founder wellbeing, Flourish Ventures and Barclay's Rise New York held a full-day event during NYC Fintech Week 2024. The schedule was full of presenters including Michael Tennant, an...
Blog
featured
Ameya Upadhyay Q&A with The Cable: Investment Projections, Startup Founder Wellbeing and Financial Sustainability
Keen on creating a better financial system in Africa, Flourish Venture Partner Ameya Upadhyay spoke with TheCable’s Desmond Okon on emerging trends within the African ecosystem that promote financial sustainability, and how startups can leverage...
Events
frontier technology
Flourish Focus: Zone on How Blockchain Can Redefine the Payment Infrastructure in Africa
Flourish Venture Partner Ameya Upadhyay interviews Obi Emetarom, Co-founder and CEO of Zone, a startup that offers a permissioned, proof-of-authority blockchain that is fully licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Zone enables banks and...
Podcasts
naked
Interview: Emmalyn Shaw on Creating Healthy Founder-Investor Relationships
Nektarios, Vladimira, and Emmalyn Shaw from Flourish Ventures explore the importance of prioritizing psychological safety in entrepreneurship and venture capital.
News
featured
Opinion: Can VCs and Founders Hustle More Responsibly?
Many entrepreneurs are experiencing strain compounded by the fundraising environment, layoffs, and personal stress. At a time when entrepreneurs are under so many macro pressures, can we partner with our founders to help them hustle...
Podcasts
featured
Scaling Impact Capital Podcast: Tilman Ehrbeck on What it Means to be a VC with Purpose
When it comes to improving financial services delivery and outcomes, Flourish believes the key is being soft-hearted but hard-headed. On this podcast, Tilman Ehrbeck discusses the importance of seeking financial health instead of just access...
Blog
media & money
How Mission-Driven Film Directors, Social Media Influencers, and Other Creatives Are Shaping the Narrative for a Fair Financial System
We launched Flourish five years ago with a venture capital business model focused on improving the financial system so it works better for households and small businesses. The majority of our work involves investing in...
Blog
news
Ameya Upadhyay Interview in Condia: Tough Times Don't Last—Tough Startups Do
by Andrew Christian of Condia, a leading tech publication in sub-Saharan Africa In an era marked by unprecedented challenges, the landscape on which startups and venture capitalists operate has become more daunting. Economic uncertainty has...
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