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Kristal Golan

Joining VU while running a fund

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Key Takeaways

Kristal's background & takeaways

  • 01The program brought relief and validation around her investment approach.
  • 02Mentoring was an unexpected but valuable aspect of the experience.
  • 03Diversity in age and experience within the cohort enhances learning.
  • 04AgTech is an emerging market that requires a long-term perspective.
  • 05Collaboration among European funds is essential, and VU fosters that mindset shift.

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