ChatGPD Podcast
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ChatGPD is a graduate professional development podcast hosted by Dr. Pamela Plant, and designed and led in partnership with graduate student leaders.
Through candid conversations with alumni who have embarked on diverse and inspiring career paths, we invite our guests to share their journeys, lessons learned, and how their time at IMS helped shape their careers.
ChatGPD Ep. 11 - Venture Capital: Where Science and Strategy Meet
Social media and AI are tools we use every day, but the technologies behind them were brought to life through bold investment and big risk.
In this month’s ChatGPD episode, we sit down with Dr. Sri Teja Mullapudi, PhD, Principal and Scientific Lead at Noetic Fund, a venture capital firm, to unpack the world of venture capital and what the work looks like day to day.
With a background spanning engineering and biology, Dr. Mullapudi shares his journey and why venture capital stood out among the many paths available after his PhD.
He breaks down the core skills graduate students build during their degrees, including analytical thinking, communication, and the perseverance to keep showing up even when the outcome is uncertain. He explains why these are not only valued in venture capital but can be a major advantage.
Dr. Mullapudi also gives an insider’s look at how venture capital decisions are made, how to tell if this career path fits your strengths, and why it is never too late to break into the field.
Tune in to learn what venture capital is, what makes it impactful, and whether this path aligns with your skills, interests, and goals.