{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Tending by hey freya","title":"E04: Naseem Sayani on Venture, Motherhood & Leading Toward Possibility","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3407,"description":"This month, we’re joined by the incredible Naseem Sayani, who opens up about her journey from a traditional immigrant upbringing to her current role in tech and venture capital.\nNaseem shares her experience with endometriosis, IVF, and fertility challenges, plus her decision to adopt. She talks about the importance of financial literacy, building connections, and advocating for more diversity in VC.\n\"Trust is a big one,\" she says, and it's a reminder that the path to success isn’t always linear—it’s about adaptability, perseverance, and building meaningful connections.\n[Chapters]\n00:00 Introduction and Background\n02:54 Family Dynamics and Cultural Expectations\n06:00 Childhood Influences and Lessons Learned\n09:05 Navigating Career Choices and Education\n12:06 Transitioning from Biology to Economics\n14:57 Misconceptions in Entrepreneurship\n18:10 The Importance of Feedback and Adaptability\n20:56 Core Personal Values in Professional Life\n23:51 Building Relationships and Active Listening\n26:56 Personal Challenges and Fertility Journey\n27:44 The Journey of Understanding Endometriosis\n32:41 The Decision to Adopt\n36:13 Empowering Women Through Fertility Awareness\n39:21 The Intersection of Money, Power, and Purpose\n46:32 Redesigning the Venture Capital Ecosystem\n49:54 Shifting Perspectives on Gender and Power","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fJaEr970U-8aawYJxVFJgePHoJlXONIQnKA2JYuA7K8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZWQ1/YjYzNzhmYmQzYzE2/NTQwMDJmNzMzYTIw/YTA1ZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}