EUVC | E378 | Dawn Capital's Evgenia Plotnikova on navigating today's exciting AI landscape

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Hello and welcome back to 'At The Cap Table”, a podcast series here at EUVC, where we explore the journeys and insights of some of the most influential leaders in venture capital. Today, we’re thrilled to have Evgenia Plotnikova, General Partner at London HQ’d Dawn Capital.
From her start in investment banking during the financial crisis to her role now in VC, she talks about the challenges, successes, and what it takes to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
We dive into her work at Dawn, what it means to be a B2B software specialist, and her thoughts on navigating today's exciting AI landscape. Let's get into it!
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Chapters:
00:14 Guest Introduction: Evgenia Plotnikova
00:20 Evgenia's Early Career in Investment Banking
00:30 Transition to Venture Capital
00:49 Invitation to Venture Escape Event
01:24 Welcome to the Interview
01:35 Evgenia's Journey to Dawn Capital
02:01 Early Career Challenges and Insights
03:19 Private Equity and the Shift to Venture Capital
04:59 Joining Dawn Capital
05:51 Dawn Capital's Focus and Specialization
08:57 The Importance of Mentorship
09:57 Team and Culture at Dawn Capital
13:51 Challenges and Resilience in Venture Capital
15:20 The Exit Environment in Venture Capital
20:49 AI and the Future of Venture Capital
22:34 Final Thoughts and Reflections
22:47 Alternative Career Paths 24:06 Conclusion of the Interview
00:41 Closing Invitation to Venture Escape Event