High Stakes

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Paige Soya

23 October 2025

38m 55s

How Diverse Founders Drive Bigger Wins

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Many investors still see backing diverse founders as a bigger risk.

In this episode of High Stakes, Paige Soya sits down with Melissa Bradley, General Partner at BAE Ventures, to challenge that misconception and explore why portfolio diversity can actually fuel stronger returns.

Melissa shares her experience investing across sectors, from tech to CPG, and how diversity isn’t just about representation, it's about building companies that understand different customers, markets, and opportunities.

Watch the full episode for a deeper dive into how diversity drives returns.