Maria Shen is an investor at Electric Capital, an early stage venture firm focused on cryptocurrencies, blockchain, fintech, and marketplaces. In this episode, she talks with Sasha about:

•How she decided to pursue her own business and what she learned through this experience

•What attracted her to join Electric Capital and what she does day-to-day as an investor

•How to avoid common founder mistakes

•How the blockchain industry has evolved in last couple years

•How to successfully synthesize information as a founder entering the space

Episode links:

Electric Capital - https://www.electriccapital.com

Maria Shen - @MariaShen (https://twitter.com/mariashen)

Sasha Hudzilin - @AliaksandrH (https://twitter.com/AliaksandrH)

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