Olivia Carter

Founder & CEO
Carter Smart Industries
New York, NY 10016
Olivia Carter

Olivia is a trailblazing entrepreneur who founded VentureRise, a firm that invests in and advises women-led startups. She built her career in venture capital after scaling her own tech startup to acquisition. Olivia is committed to amplifying women’s voices in entrepreneurship and creating pathways for future founders.

• PHD

• Harvard Business School, 1998

• YMCA

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What do you attribute your success to?

Hard work and dedication.

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What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Work Hard.

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What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Stay Focused.

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What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Technology.

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What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Christianity.

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Carter Smart Industries

New York, NY 10016

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