{"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":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/54bdb57c\"></iframe>","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.Naseem 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.\"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.[Chapters]00:00 Introduction and Background02:54 Family Dynamics and Cultural Expectations06:00 Childhood Influences and Lessons Learned09:05 Navigating Career Choices and Education12:06 Transitioning from Biology to Economics14:57 Misconceptions in Entrepreneurship18:10 The Importance of Feedback and Adaptability20:56 Core Personal Values in Professional Life23:51 Building Relationships and Active Listening26:56 Personal Challenges and Fertility Journey27:44 The Journey of Understanding Endometriosis32:41 The Decision to Adopt36:13 Empowering Women Through Fertility Awareness39:21 The Intersection of Money, Power, and Purpose46:32 Redesigning the Venture Capital Ecosystem49:54 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}