Venture Everywhere: Jenny Fielding on Backing 300+ Startups, Building a $10B Portfolio & Redefining Global VC

What does it take to back over 300 startups, build a $10 billion portfolio, and launch one of the most dynamic global venture funds?

In this energising episode of Authentic Achievements, host Kim-Adele Randall welcomes Jenny Fielding — one of the world’s most active early-stage investors, co-founder of Everywhere Ventures, and author of the new book Venture Everywhere. Jenny’s career spans corporate law, tech entrepreneurship, and top-tier venture capital — and her journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Jenny shares behind-the-scenes insights from her path to building a global investment network, what she looks for in standout founders, and why adopting an "everywhere mindset" is key to thriving in the future of entrepreneurship.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• 📖 The story behind Jenny’s new book Venture Everywhere

• 👩‍⚖️ How she transitioned from corporate law to tech startups to leading global VC

• 💥 The reality of launching a venture fund in uncertain markets

• 💡 What truly differentiates exceptional founders and startups today

• • 🌍 Why geographic flexibility and mindset diversity are the future of venture capital

  
  

  👤 About Jenny Fielding:

  
  

• Jenny Fielding is a globally recognised early-stage investor and co-founder of Everywhere Ventures. She’s backed over 300 startups, built a $10B portfolio, and helped shape the next generation of tech leaders. Formerly Managing Director at Techstars, Jenny is also a sought-after speaker and newly published author. Her work empowers founders around the world to succeed—wherever they are.

  
  

  🔗 Connect with Jenny:

  • 🌐 Website & Book: Venture Everywhere

  • 💼 LinkedIn: Jenny Fielding

• • 🐦 Twitter/X: @jefielding

  
  

  ⏱️ Episode Highlights & Mentions:

  
  

• • (00:00:17) Everywhere Ventures: Global pre-seed investment community

  • (00:01:12) Jenny’s journey from Columbia & Cornell Tech to Techstars

  • (00:11:31) The inspiration behind Venture Everywhere

  • (00:23:07) Jenny’s favourite quote: “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world…”

  • (00:28:31) Startup spotlights and reflections on Amazon and the tech landscape

  • (00:28:50) Where to connect with Jenny online: jennyfielding.com

    
    

  Feeling inspired to take your next bold step in business or investing? Grab Jenny’s book Venture Everywhere and explore more at jennyfielding.com.

  
  

  🎧 Listen now for a fresh perspective on global investing and startup success.

  
  

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