A Conversation with Melissa Marks | Partner, Gunderson Dettmer | Samsung | Boxee | University of Michigan Law School, J.D. Artwork

Women in Venture Capital

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Women in Venture Capital

A Conversation with Melissa Marks | Partner, Gunderson Dettmer | Samsung | Boxee | University of Michigan Law School, J.D.

September 15, 2023 • Rashveena and Anvita (Harvard Business School)

In this episode, we talk to Melissa about her experience giving legal advice and negotiating deals for tech companies and VC funds and her passion to help inform and represent underrepresented founders in the industry.

Melissa dives deeper into the role of lawyers in the VC ecosystem and reflects on some of her highs and lows in the space as a thought partner. Finally Melissa talks about how she uses her position to create a welcoming space for historically underrepresented founders to openly ask questions and seek advice.