Why Your Title Doesn't Mean You Have Power in VC

In this episode of Inspiring Women, host Laurie McGraw (EVP, Transcarent) sits down with Paige Hendrix Buckner, CEO of All Raise, the nonprofit working to grow the power and influence of women and non-binary venture capitalists.

Paige breaks down why having the title of "partner" no longer guarantees real decision-making power inside VC firms, and why that gap is quietly blocking capital from reaching women and non-binary founders. She shares the data behind All Raise's mission, the current headwinds facing women raising their own funds, and where she sees the biggest opportunities for change over the next five years.

In this conversation:

- Why titles don't equal power in venture capital

- The data on returns from firms with more women partners

- Only 1.6% of U.S. AUM is managed by women and people of color

- Why deal attribution and board seat quality matter as much as headcount

- The three groups of women founding their own VC firms

- How the wealth transfer to women is creating new investing opportunities

- All Raise's next five years: community, data, and storytelling

About the guest:

Paige Hendrix Buckner is CEO of All Raise, a nonprofit accelerating the success of women and non-binary venture capitalists. She previously served as All Raise's Chief of Staff and Interim CEO, and was COO of Founder Gym before that.

About the host:

Laurie McGraw is EVP at Transcarent and host of Inspiring Women, a podcast featuring conversations with women shaping the future of business and leadership.