Ep 116: "America is not a Meritocracy; and Neither is VC fueled Tech" with Pedro Crespo

Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

Immigrants made America great, that’s the beauty of us. But can America succeed without welcoming and investing in it’s newest immigrants? In this really personal episode, Rob interviews a deeply proud 1st Gen Dominican-Ecuadorian American, New Yorker-turned-Bay Area transplant, Pedro Crespo, a young venture capitalist and investment manager with a chip on his shoulder. He shares his inspiring journey from aspiring lawyer to successful entrepreneur and VC. Pedro delves into the challenges of being from an immigrant family, being an underrepresented founder and the critical need for entrepreneurial thinking around diversity in tech, and the power of finding supportive communities and bringing the next generation along with you!

He also offers a behind-the-scenes look at his role at CoreNest Capital, where he champions early-stage founders with experience building and the firms investment thesis. Join us as we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, diversity, and venture capital, and discover how relationship-building and seeking help can foster a more inclusive and thriving industry.

Feel free to follow and engage with PEDRO here:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcrespo1/
• Twitter-X: https://x.com/PedroICrespo
• Website: https://corenest.com/

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