Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes, where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive. In this episode, we go for a ride with Anna Barber, an Investing Partner at M13, focusing on enterprise AI and commerce enablement. Anna has an impressive background as a former Partner at The Fund LA and Managing Director at Techstars LA, where she invested in early-stage startups across Southern California. Anna believes in the power of diverse teams and has backed over 100 companies, more than half of which have underrepresented founding teams. She brings a wealth of experience as a founder, co-founder, and early employee at various e-commerce, media, and EdTech startups. Additionally, Anna has worked as a strategy consultant, corporate lawyer, talent manager, film producer, round-the-world traveler, and outdoor adventurer. In this episode, we delve into the mission and vision of M13 and discuss Anna's journey in founding Scribble Press, a creative platform for kids. We explore her approach to investing in great founders at Techstars, managing boards, and balancing growth with profitability. Anna shares how M13 supports its portfolio companies with a team of operators and the strategic differences between playing offense versus defense in business. Join us for this insightful conversation with Anna Barber as we uncover the strategies and experiences that drive her success in the venture capital world. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in the dynamics of startup ecosystems, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with all our episodes, where we bring you the untold stories of innovation and leadership from the tech world, only on Tech Scenes. Learn more about the book “Peak Teams - Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-backed Companies” - https://geni.us/peak-teams Visit Collective Genius to Build your Venture-backed Team with the Peak Operating System - www.collective-genius.com Music by Andrew Applepie - https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie #AnnaBarber #M13 #m13Ventures #collectivegenius #peakoperatingsystem #peakos #vbos #innovation #investing #venturecapital #startups #SaaS #entrepreneurship #ceo #founder #cofounder #jeffjamesmartin