MergeLane invests in venture capital funds led by at least one female partner. We invested in the Hustle Fund, which invests in fast-executing pre-seed startups. We chose the Hustle Fund over hundreds of other seed funds, so, obviously, I think they are amazing. The content they have been putting out lately is especially amazing.
I have learned a lot by following them. Here are five things I think every startup and VC can learn by paying attention to what they are up to:
A few ways to follow the Hustle Fund:
Hustle Fund Newsletter
YouTube Channel
Twitter
Elizabeth Yin’s Blog
First Pitches Podcast with Eric Bahn
Guest Appearances from Elizabeth Yin on Gimlet’s the Pitch Podcast
Enjoy!
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