Level 7 _ Episode 25 the Founder of FFF Anu Duggal

Title: WSJ In the Elevator With the Founder of FFF Anu Duggal

 
ANU DUGGAL
FOUNDER, FEMALE FOUNDERS FUND
 
아누 두갈(Anu Duggal) 여성창업자펀드(Female Founders Fund) 창업자
본인의 창업 후 매각 경험 살려
또 다른 여성창업자 지원
 
VOCA
1. early stage fund 초기 자금 조달 펀드
I run an early stage fund that focuses on investing in businesses run by minorities.
 
2. raise 모으다, 올리다
She is trying to raise $20,000 to start her business.
 
3. seed stage (경제용어) 스타트업 성장 초기 단계, 시드 단계
He asked all his friends to invest in his company at its seed stage. 
 
4. mimic 흉내 내다
Many people want to mimic the success of Jeff Bezos.
 
5. fundraising 모금, 모금 운동
By far, fund raising would be the number one challenge.
 
6. run 운영하다
My sister runs her own bakery.
 
7. inefficient 비효율적인
Not setting an agenda before the start of a meeting is inefficient.
 
8. roadblock 장벽, 장애물
The company came across many roadblocks while trying to launch their product.
 
9. consumer 소비자
Do you really think consumers will want to buy this?
 
10. disconnect 분리, 앞뒤가 맞지 않음
There's still just a disconnect.
 
11. unicorn 유니콘 기업
It was her dream to make her business become the next big unicorn.
 
+ come to mind
'갑자기 생각난 건데', '머릿속에 떠오른 건데'라고 말문을 열 때 쓰인다.
 
+ womansplaining 
Mansplain(맨스플레인)은 대체로 남자가 여자에게 가르치듯이 설명해 주는 것을 의미한다. 여기에 Man을 Woman으로 바꿔서 생각하면 된다.

 
 
Discussion Questions

1. If you were to start a business, what kind of business would you like to establish, and why?
2. Do you know of any other successful businesses operated by women?
3. What do you consider to be a crucial factor when fundraising?
4. How has social media platforms effectively helped in crowdfunding/ fundraising for businesses?
5. What do you think are some important skills for effective communication in a professional setting like during meetings?
6. Have you ever had a pet? Would you want to?
7. What are the main reasons why people have pets?
8. Do you think the pet/animal industry will grow in the future? Why, why not?
9. Do you often attend meetings at work or in your personal life?
10. Do you think meetings are an effective method of communciation? What are some advantages and disadvantages?