This is yet another factor which drives homogeneity in venture as well. I have lots of friends and associates who I work well with and respect, but none are "t

This is yet another factor which drives homogeneity in venture as well. I have lots of friends and associates who I work well with and respect, but none are "tech people.". They're teachers, nurses, retail entrepreneurs, etc. I appreciate them because they are not like me, and after always being in a small minority in my education and career they're my people who keep me grounded. None could be a co-founder. If I had a nickel for every time a VC suggested they could "help me find a business co-founder (CEO) with tech credentials" (all of whom were white straight Stanford dudes) I'd have 15¢, which isn't much, but it's depressing that it's happened thrice.