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Leah Fessler

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I measure my time in Fage Greek Yogurt. Perhaps you should, too

I wrote this piece in September 2020, but it feels increasingly relevant as the hope of truly widespread vaccination creeps in.

Mar 3, 2021

I measure my time in Fage Greek Yogurt. Perhaps you should, too

Mar 3, 2021

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Curious

Perhaps We Shouldn’t Overcome Our Imposter Syndrome

Over the past few months, I’ve joined a few new communities. I got a job working in venture capital as an early-stage investor. Along with…

Feb 10, 2021

Perhaps We Shouldn’t Overcome Our Imposter Syndrome

Feb 10, 2021

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The Startup

Think of Me Like a Smart Middle Schooler

Sounding like you know what you’re talking about is cool. Actually understanding what you’re talking about is cooler.

Jan 12, 2021

Think of Me Like a Smart Middle Schooler

Jan 12, 2021

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The Startup

I’ve Been in Venture Capital for Two Months. Here’s What Still Makes No Sense

Instead of telling you what I’ve learned as a VC, I’m getting real about the struggles and confusions of being a non-partner investor.

Dec 22, 2020

I’ve Been in Venture Capital for Two Months. Here’s What Still Makes No Sense

Dec 22, 2020

I’m Joining NextView Ventures as an Investor. Here’s Why

I am so excited to share that today I joined NextView Ventures as a Senior Associate on the investing team, based in New York City, the…

Oct 14, 2020

I’m Joining NextView Ventures as an Investor. Here’s Why

Oct 14, 2020

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Forge

How To Talk About Literally Anything Else

Conversation starters that don’t trigger coronavirus anxiety

Mar 26, 2020

A couple smiles and waves at the camera on their laptop.

Mar 26, 2020

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Heated

Solving Avocado Browning Can Help in These Senseless Times

Focus on small victories

Mar 6, 2020

Solving Avocado Browning Can Help in These Senseless Times

Mar 6, 2020

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Forge

In a Healthy Company Culture, It’s OK to Vent in Private

At the troubled luggage startup Away, private messaging and group chats were effectively banned

Jan 20, 2020

A woman throws her arm up in frustration as she stares at her laptop.

Jan 20, 2020

If you want to know what mentorship really means, I know a woman.

Real mentorship is hard to describe. I tried to put it into words.

Nov 1, 2019

If you want to know what mentorship really means, I know a woman.

Nov 1, 2019

Why I’m Interviewing Non-Partner VCs on How They Got into Venture

As a journalist, I spent a lot of time thinking and writing about early-stage venture capital. The mystique was intriguing, and at times…

Oct 24, 2019

Why I’m Interviewing Non-Partner VCs on How They Got into Venture

Oct 24, 2019

Leah Fessler

Leah Fessler

1.97K followers

Investor at NextView Ventures. Journalist. Thinking about gender, equality, and pugs. Formerly at Chief, Quartz, Slow, Bridgewater Associates, Middlebury.

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