Leslie Feinzeig
Founder and general partner at Graham & Walker Ventures with a background as a founder and operator who built a large community of venture-backed female founders and now invests in and advocates for founders.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 45min
Build Mode: Capital is a commodity (but your investor relationships aren’t)
Leslie Feinzeig, founder of Graham & Walker Ventures, has a rich background empowering female founders, while Ross Vivini leads XYZ Ventures focusing on early-stage investments. They discuss the challenges of raising first funds and the importance of authentic investor-founder relationships. Leslie shares insights from building a founder community during COVID, while Ross highlights the uniqueness of his fund in guiding next rounds. They stress that relationships, not just capital, differentiate VCs in a noise-filled market, with practical advice for founders on evaluating investors.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 45min
Capital is a commodity (but your investor relationships aren’t)
In this discussion, Leslie Feinzeig, founder of Graham & Walker Ventures, and Ross Fubini from XYZ Ventures share their insights on venture capital. They reveal the challenges of raising initial funds and how personal experiences shape their approaches. The duo emphasizes the importance of authentic relationships with founders and differentiating themselves beyond just capital. They also talk about the necessity of a unique thesis and how early connections can offer competitive advantages in the investment landscape.
