Dragons’ Den’s Michele Romanow on revamping the VC game | Futucast @ SLUSH

Michele Romanow, Co-founder and President of the unique VC firm Clearbanc, has an astonishing career story to share: Before her 33rd birthday, she had founded five and exited two companies. Recently named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic, she now plans to invest $1 billion into 2,000 businesses this year. And of course, she’s also known as a ‘Dragon’ on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, Canada’s version of Shark Tank. In this episode, Michele discusses everything from nepotism in VC, to the strengths of millennial founders, and handling 250 pitches in 17 days on tv.