`This podcast originally appeared on InsideATX.

Today we talk with the fabulously positive and interesting Kerry Rupp. Kerry is a successful venture capitalist who started out as a biology major, was a coder at a consulting firm, and then was an entrepreneur herself, before she decided to invest in women-led tech companies. Kerry has traveled to 55 countries and 49 states, and has moved 24 times, but she fell in love with Austin, and made it her home.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

[1:24] Kerry has moved 24 times, and now she tells us why she settled in Austin.

[3:19] How does a biology major transition to being a big player in the venture capital world?

[5:00] Is Kerry’s biology degree helpful to her now?

[6:18] Jay and Kerry talk women in technology.

[8:51] Kerry fell in love with Austin on a business trip.

[12:26] Kerry learned important lessons through a failed business venture.

[16:24] What is Kerry up to these days?

[17:03] Kerry explains why gender diversity is important to company management.

[20:40] There is a gender issue in the tech world.

[22:39] What does Kerry look for in a venture-backable business?

[26:19] Kerry has worked with minority and female entrepreneurs.

[27:50] Kerry is excited about the advantages of investing from Austin.

[30:00] Kerry is excited about Austin’s future.

[32:27] Kerry does work with an Austin-based non-profit organization.

[33:37] Kerry spends time as a mentor and teacher.

[36:10] Kerry lives in the heart of downtown Austin.

[36:53] Kerry loves live music and food in Austin.

[37:58] How does Kerry feel about growth in Austin?

[39:58] Kerry tells us her favorite taco.

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