Elena Mazhuha at Genesis Investments

Lois and Francesca are joined by Elena Mazhuha at Genesis Investments.

In this conversation we discuss:

• Genesis Investments’ origins, fund structure and their investment thesis.
• How Elena’s journey into VC started from attending lecture and then finding her next job through a FB post.
• Her experience of what it was like being a first employee at a VC fund and how her role evolved.
• Her experience of transitioning from a generalist to a specialist within her role and doubling down on your strengths.
• The importance of an alumni network and how to network with someone purposefully? And much more!

Genesis Investments

Elena's LinkedIn.