46: Danielle Strachman | Founder & General Partner, 1517

Danielle Strachman is the Founder and General Partner of 1517! She has so much depth in her career experiences, from founding her own non-profit charter school, to being at the forefront of the well-renowned Thiel Fellowship, to founding 1517, a venture capital fund built on the belief that not everyone needs to attend university in order to pursue their passions. Danielle’s passion for helping others and entrepreneurship really embodies her “yes” mentality. She also chats about the importance of building a tight-knit community and seeking out founders who have such a pure passion for what they’re building that they wouldn’t be able to do anything else. For any young entrepreneur, this one’s for you - Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with young entrepreneurs. Enjoy!