TalkIQ is a series of curated conversations with distinguished women trailblazers to help untangle complexity, identify trends, and codify skills necessary to succeed in today's fast-changing, tech-enabled world. Taking place during the Spring semester, each TalkIQ features 4 virtual fireside chats over a course of the term, with each event generally 2-3 weeks apart.
See our one-pager (PDF) for all the details of our four events scheduled for Spring 2023, and stay tuned for details for our Spring 2024 events once they are announced later on. You can also view our 2022 program details.
Each online event will include a discussion on market dynamics, short- and long-term investment and career opportunities, and lessons on the analytical mindsets, mental models, and leadership styles essential to adapt and advance a purposeful professional career. TalkIQ is conceived, planned, and moderated by Prof. R.A. Farrokhnia, and is brought to you by Columbia Business School's Advanced Projects and Applied Research in Fintech. Events are open to students and alums.
Spring 2023 Webinars
Our Spring 2023 program included conversations with:
Tuesday March 30, 2023 at 12:30-1:30 pm ET
Rebecca Kaden - Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures
Tuesday April 11, 2023 at 12:30-1:30 pm ET
Deena Shakir - General Partner, Lux Capital
Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 12:30-1:30 pm ET
Frances Schwiep - Partner, Two Sigma Ventures
Tuesday May 2, 2023 at 12:30-1:30 pm ET
Lindsay Luger - Co-Founder & Partner, Energy Impact Partners
Spring 2022 Webinars
For our Spring 2022 program, we featured four events with outstanding venture capitalists, all with prior operational and/or entrepreneurial experience.
Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 at 12:30-1:30 pm ET
Jennifer Fonstad - Co-Founder & General Partner, Owl Capital
Thursday, Feb 17, 2022 at 6-7 pm ET
Sarah Tavel - General Partner, Benchmark
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 12:30-1:30 pm ET
Dayna Grayson - Co-Founder & General Partner, Construct Capital
Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 6-7 pm ET
Mar Hershenson - Co-Founder & General Partner, Pear.vc