In this episode, Aaron Taylor sits down with Himalaya Rao-Potlapally, a venture capitalist, ecosystem-builder, and advocate for inclusive finance, to explore what it means to fund founders differently.

Himalaya shares her journey from social work to venture capital, revealing how necessity-driven entrepreneurship shaped her approach to investing and community impact. Together, Aaron and Himalaya unpack the limits of traditional VC culture and discuss alternative funding models that honor organic growth and broaden who benefits from innovation.

They also highlight the importance of trust-based relationships and redefining success on founders’ own terms. This conversation invites listeners to look beyond venture capital toward a more restorative, human-centered vision of funding entrepreneurship.

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