Venture Capital Partner Elicia McDonald: How to Stand Out From the Crowd in Investing [Video]

Elicia McDonald is a partner at Airtree Ventures, one of the leading VC funds in Australia (where Sachin used to work). Airtree has invested in many unicorns including Canva, Pet Circle, Immutable, Employment Hero and Linktree.

There’s a lot to admire about Elicia. She’s hyper intelligent, analytical, emotionally intelligent, focuses on the work and has a sharp awareness of what’s really important in life.

We talk to Elicia about drivers, the effect of her mums sickness, learning sales as a VC, personality traits and much more.

Timestamps:
0:00 Trailer
1:03 Introduction
2:39 Common misconceptions about Elicia McDonald and her approach to authenticity
3:14 Balancing a high-intensity career with family life, personal values, and young kids
4:19 How Elicia’s spouse, Tom, describes her resilience and ability to handle stress
5:12 Elicia’s high tolerance for stress and how she manages it
12:44 The motivation behind Elicia’s drive for success
13:33 The desire for self-actualization and setting personal career goals
of achievement and self-actualization
15:16 Debunking the myth of having a clear career path from high school
15:33 The importance of chasing passions for career success and sharing the journey at AirTree and embracing opportunities
35:48 Elicia McDonald’s Internal Dialogue Managing Different Stakeholders and Relationships
36:05 Elicia McDonald’s Aspirations and Strengths
36:48 The Importance of Feedback in Personal and Professional Growth
37:14 Elicia McDonald’s Journey with Her Partner from University to Marriage
37:36 The Value of Friendship in a Long-Term Relationship
44:32 Recognizing the Supportive Role of Founders’ Partners
45:02 Sacrifices and Investments in the Early Stages of a Startup Journey
45:55 The Fine Line Between Supporting a Partner’s Ambitions and Maintaining Relationship Harmony
48:33 Advice for Young Women Balancing Ambition with Family Life
49:51 The Importance of Finding Work You Love Before Starting a Family
50:59 Creating a Work Culture That Supports Different Life Stages and Needs
52:20 Personal Goals and Relationship Timelines: A Humorous Perspective
53:14 Final Thoughts

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