Sharon Vosmek is a venture capitalist who covers the high-growth, innovation economy. Vosmek is CEO and managing partner of Astia, an early stage venture capital firm that invests in companies that have inclusive leadership teams. Based in San Francisco and well-regarded around the globe, for over 25-years, Ms. Vosmek has been known for her opinions, research and commentary on the importance of women leaders being integral to innovation and high-performing entrepreneurial teams. Vosmek was named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 in 2022 for her pioneering work as both an investor and thought-leader. Vosmek holds a master’s from the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she studied women’s participation in the economy. Follow her to read more about smarter ways for VCs to invest, the importance of removing bias from the investment process, and how VCs can generate better returns for LPs.