Aflevering How Anieke Lamers Closes The Inequality Gap By Backing Female Founders With Borski Fund | Ep. 124

What happens when a former founder becomes an investor and decides to change the system from within? In this episode, Anieke Lamers, Venture Partner at Borski Fund, shares how she is challenging bias in venture capital and backing bold female founders to build a more inclusive startup ecosystem. A former founder herself, Anieke knows both sides of the table. She talks about emotional attachment, burnout, and why founders deserve to be put on a pedestal. You will hear why understanding a fund’s vintage matters, how empathy leads to better investing, and what still needs to change for true equality in venture capital. If you have ever wondered what it takes to invest differently or to keep building when the odds are against you, this episode is for you. Chapters 02:40 Journey to Borski Fund 05:29 The Role of an Operating Partner 08:28 Challenges for Women in Leadership 11:26 The Founder-Investor Dynamic 14:36 Building Peekabond: A Personal Journey 17:26 The Emotional Attachment of Founders 20:24 Coaching for Mental Health in Startups 23:29 Changing Expectations in Pitching 26:18 The Importance of Diverse Teams 29:19 Borski Fund’s Mission and Impact 32:21 The Slow Progress of Female Founders 35:26 The Future of Gender Equality in VC 37:57 Bias in Investment Decisions 41:16 Selecting the Right VC 44:04 The Need for Policy Changes 47:01 Celebrating Female Founders 49:53 Success Metrics for Borski Fund 52:52 The Role of Men in VC 55:48 Final Thoughts and Connections ?? Listen to “How Anieke Lamers Closes the Inequality Gap by Backing Female Founders with Borski Fund” on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube. ?? If this episode made you think differently about startup investing, share it with someone who should hear it.