A few thoughts on ways to be an ally within the existing VC ecosystem,in addition to hiring and wiring (thread):

Have an interesting deal in your portfolio to share? Diversify the people you share it with.

Look at your existing deal flow channels and ask yourself if you are reinforcing the status quo.

Add diverse nodes to your network. Give diverse funds and investors a channel for their portfolio companies to meet with your fund.

If you work with founders who are less networked in SV, be their champion. Sing their praises to your network, shine light on their accomplishments.

Founders, rather than requesting to work with the most well-known investor, take a chance on an investor from an underrepresented background. They may work 10x as hard for you.

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