Build products to serve the middle class

<p>Sydney Thomas at Precursor Ventures talks about founders who truly care. She describes how she wants to work with inspiring entrepreneurs. She invests in startups to build the middle class. </p><ul><li>Entrepreneurs relate better to people like themselves, but not with career VCs who live a very different life</li><li>The true power of entrepreneurship is in creating long-term sustainable economic development in local communities.</li><li>Depth of understanding the customer's needs is important. </li><li>Non-profit: <a href="https://www.oaklandca.gov/boards-commissions/public-safety-and-services-violence-prevention-oversight-commission">Public Safety, City of Oakland</a></li></ul>