Debut Capital-Pilar Johnson (Long Post)

[jaahmuhl]

Interview Link: https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/office-hours-VN50E/recordings/feab8ff0-c17f-4884-8b84-1f41f132ae66?share-token=695a12d1decb61fca044&content-shared=recording

[meinaliu]

Caption: Through effectively growing and adapting, navigating transitions from a small town to New York, and building connections in unfamiliar industries, Debut Capital's Pilar Johnson has been able to co-found a successful venture capital firm that aims to shape the future into the revolutionary world it's meant to be. In this interview, she shares her insights and perspectives on the various roles within the industry, how to grow in this field, and how to stick with your dream even in the face of tough odds.

[meinaliu]

Only include: 00:05 - 46:30

Intro: 28:52 (I think) - 29:31 (feel welcomed)

After intro clip: "Hello hello everyone! (EXCITED AND WITH ENERGY) Welcome back to 'Office Hours,' the ultimate podcast dedicated to guiding you through the exhilarating journey from college to young professional life. We know that landing your first job can often feel daunting, complex, and overwhelming, but it's not impossible! (UP ENERGY) We’re here to help by giving you access to some of the brightest minds in business to get their advice for how to build a successful career. Take what you can (short pause), pick what you like and listen for that stroke of brilliance that you can use to help you get hired.

I'm Meina Liu and today, we will be hearing from Brett as he chats with Debut Capital's Co-Founder, Pilar Johnson. With her wide range of experiences at various companies in which she honed her skills of fostering relationships, developing programs, and leading teams, Pilar has shown an extensive expertise in the industry and she's on the show today to share a bit about her own story.

Background: Pilar is a visionary entrepreneur, trailblazer, and venture capitalist, making waves in the startup ecosystem. Her journey is filled with inspiration, learning, and empowering others to reach their full potential. With a passion for creating meaningful impact, Pilar founded Debut Capital, a leading investment firm fueling the growth of game-changing startups. Her expertise lies in identifying and nurturing groundbreaking ideas that shape the industries of tomorrow. Through her vast experience and relentless drive, Pilar has revolutionized the way startups approach funding, providing invaluable guidance and resources to budding entrepreneurs. But Pilar's impact extends far beyond the boardroom. She is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and inclusion within the startup community.

Prefacing: In today's conversation, we delve deep into Pilar's journey, her insights on the startup landscape, and the secrets behind her remarkable success. Get ready for an enlightening and empowering session with Pilar Johnson, as we uncover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her career and continue to inspire countless aspiring entrepreneurs. With that, let's get into it --

[jaahmuhl]

@meinaliu The middle part of the background has all sentences of the same length and are all very short. they need to be varied or else it will come out weird on the audio. I would say the first 4 sentences need to be adjusted.

[jaahmuhl]

@meinaliu Just wanted to confirm there were no other audio glitches or edits that needed to be made in the interview?

[meinaliu]

Edited Background: Pilar is a visionary entrepreneur, trailblazer, and venture capitalist, making waves in the startup ecosystem. Her journey is filled with inspiration, learning, and empowering others to reach their full potential. Driven by a fervent desire to create meaningful change, Pilar established Debut Capital, a prominent investment firm that serves as a catalyst for the growth of transformative startups. With her extensive experience and unwavering determination, Pilar has redefined the approach to startup funding, offering invaluable guidance and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs along the way. Yet, Pilar's influence extends well beyond the confines of the boardroom, as she remains dedicated to cultivating a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and inclusivity within the vibrant startup community.

[jaahmuhl]

Only include: 00:05 - 46:30

Intro: 28:52 (I think) - 29:31 (feel welcomed)

PODCAST INTRO "Hello hello everyone! (EXCITED AND WITH ENERGY) Welcome back to 'Office Hours,' the ultimate podcast dedicated to guiding you through the exhilarating journey from college to young professional life. We know that landing your first job can often feel daunting, complex, and overwhelming, but it's not impossible! (UP ENERGY) We’re here to help by giving you access to some of the brightest minds in business to get their advice for how to build a successful career. Take what you can (short pause), pick what you like and listen for that stroke of brilliance that you can use to help you get hired.

CUT

EPIDSODE INTRO I'm Meina Liu and today, we will be hearing from Brett as he chats with Debut Capital's Co-Founder, Pilar Johnson. With her wide range of experiences at various companies in which she honed her skills of fostering relationships, developing programs, and leading teams, Pilar has shown an extensive expertise in the industry and she's on the show today to share a bit about her own story.

CUT

Background: Pilar is a visionary entrepreneur, trailblazer, and venture capitalist, making waves in the startup ecosystem. Her journey is filled with inspiration, learning, and empowering others to reach their full potential. With a passion for creating meaningful impact, Pilar founded Debut Capital, a leading investment firm fueling the growth of game-changing startups. Her expertise lies in identifying and nurturing groundbreaking ideas that shape the industries of tomorrow. Through her vast experience and relentless drive, Pilar has revolutionized the way startups approach funding, providing invaluable guidance and resources to budding entrepreneurs. But Pilar's impact extends far beyond the boardroom. She is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and inclusion within the startup community.

Pilar is a visionary entrepreneur, trailblazer, and venture capitalist, making waves in the startup ecosystem. Her journey is filled with inspiration, learning, and empowering others to reach their full potential. Driven by a fervent desire to create meaningful change, Pilar established Debut Capital, a prominent investment firm that serves as a catalyst for the growth of transformative startups. With her extensive experience and unwavering determination, Pilar has redefined the approach to startup funding, offering invaluable guidance and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs along the way. Yet, Pilar's influence extends well beyond the confines of the boardroom, as she remains dedicated to cultivating a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and inclusivity within the vibrant startup community.

Prefacing: In today's conversation, we delve deep into Pilar's journey, her insights on the startup landscape, and the secrets behind her remarkable success. Get ready for an enlightening and empowering session with Pilar Johnson, as we uncover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her career and continue to inspire countless aspiring entrepreneurs. With that, let's get into it --

[jaahmuhl]

@meinaliu Do you see here how you have a focus mainly on their background. I want to get a bit more analysis/your thoughts on the main theme of the interview in addition to the background. Ideally we'll move into a spot where the background is covered in the Episode Intro.

[jaahmuhl]

EPIDSODE INTRO I'm Brett Hummel and we’ll be chatting with Pilar Johnson the co-founder of Debut Capital. On the episode we’ll see how becoming a venture capitalist was not part of Pilar’s plan and even when she decided it was what she wanted to do, becoming a venture capitalist was not an easy road. It took an exceptional amount of skill, ambition and hustle for her to achieve her dreams and today we are fortunate as she shares a bit of her story with us. CUT Background: Pilar is a visionary entrepreneur, trailblazer, and venture capitalist, making waves in the startup ecosystem. With a passion for creating meaningful impact, Pilar founded Debut Capital, a leading investment firm fueling the growth of game-changing startups. Through her vast experience and relentless drive, Pilar has revolutionized the way startups approach funding, providing invaluable guidance and resources to budding entrepreneurs. But Pilar's impact extends far beyond the boardroom. She is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and inclusion within the startup community. Prefacing: In today's conversation, we delve deep into Pilar's journey, her insights on the startup landscape, and the secrets behind her remarkable success. Get ready for an enlightening and empowering session with Pilar Johnson, as we uncover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her career and continue to inspire countless entrepreneurs.

[jaahmuhl]

Podcast Intro: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19M1p0GEiZBSBFnOECEGeh16Hk9NOMAow?usp=drive_link