The Irish VC ep31: With Denise Sidhu, Director & Partner at Kernel Capital
About this episode
Denise Sidhu discusses her journey in venture capital and offers insights on the current landscape in Ireland.
In this episode, Denise Sidhu, Director and Partner at Kernel Capital, shares her journey into venture capital, discussing the lessons learned over her 20-year career. She highlights the current state of the venture capital landscape in Ireland, the challenges faced by startups, particularly in securing funding, and the importance of perseverance and optimism. Denise also advocates for increased support for women in entrepreneurship and offers valuable advice for founders and aspiring investors. Chapters 00:00Denise Sidhu's Journey into Venture Capital 05:39Lessons from 20 Years in Venture Capital 06:07Current State of the Irish Venture Capital Landscape 08:35Exciting Sectors in Irish Venture Capital 12:21Challenges Faced by Irish Founders 19:13Advocating for Women in Entrepreneurship 22:09Advice for Aspiring Founders 24:53Transitioning into Venture Capital 26:52Final Thoughts and Community Support
People in this episode
Guest: Denise Sidhu
Topics covered
- venture capital
- entrepreneurship
- funding challenges
- women in business
- startup advice
Keywords
- venture capital
- Denise Sidhu
- Kernel Capital
- Irish startups
- entrepreneurship
- funding
- women in business
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kernel Capital
Places: Ireland
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